Key Facts
162302 at a Glance
Code 162302
Official title Manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels, tubs, vats, chests and similar articles
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 162302 - Manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels, tubs, vats, chests and similar articles
NIC 162302 classifies manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels, tubs, vats, chests and similar articles as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 16. Use it when...
Source Verification for 162302
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: 4.
- 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 (4 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 162302
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Who does this code apply to?
This code typically applies to:
Supervisor and Foreman, Carpentry, Cabinet Making and Related Wood Working ProcessesGrader (Wood Working)Wood Working Machine Setters and Setter Operators, OthersCore Layer, PlywoodWood Machinist, General
Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
PROFESSION 3122.2500
Supervisor and Foreman, Carpentry, Cabinet Making and Related Wood Working Processes
PROFESSION 7521.0500 Grader (Wood Working)
PROFESSION 7523.9900 Wood Working Machine Setters and Setter Operators, Others
PROFESSION 8172.1200 Core Layer, Plywood
PROFESSION 7523.0100 Wood Machinist, General
PROFESSION 2141.2000 Wood Technologist
Practical Summary
What Manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 162302 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels, tubs, vats, chests and similar articles. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 162301 Manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar items of wood, 162399 Manufacture of other wooden containers n.e.c..
How To Choose
When to Choose 162302 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 162302 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels, tubs, vats, chests and similar articles. If the activity also includes 162301 Manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar items of wood, 162399 Manufacture of other wooden containers n.e.c., compare those pages before filing.
In this section
162301
Manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar items of wood
162302
162399 Manufacture of wooden/plywood storage containers such as barrels, tubs, vats, chests and similar articles
Manufacture of other wooden containers n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 162302
Does NIC 162302 cover manufacturing or only selling the product?
Manufacturing codes apply when the business transforms inputs into a new product through mechanical, chemical, manual or industrial processes. Pure buying and resale should be checked under wholesale or retail trade.
What if the same factory makes several products near NIC 162302?
Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 162301 Manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar items of wood, 162399 Manufacture of other wooden containers n.e.c. and document the primary activity before filing.
How do I verify that NIC 162302 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 162301 Manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar items of wood, 162399 Manufacture of other wooden containers n.e.c., 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 162302?
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 162302
NIC 162302 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.