Key Facts
170203 at a Glance
Code 170203
Official title Manufacture of paperboard carton, boxes and cases
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 170203 - Manufacture of paperboard carton, boxes and cases
NIC 170203 classifies manufacture of paperboard carton, boxes and cases as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 17. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 170203
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: 3.
- 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 (3 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 170203
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Manufacture of paperboard carton Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 170203 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of paperboard carton, boxes and cases. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 170201 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170202 Manufacture of containers of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170204 Manufacture of sacks and bags of paper.
How To Choose
When to Choose 170203 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 170203 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of paperboard carton, boxes and cases. If the activity also includes 170201 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170202 Manufacture of containers of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170204 Manufacture of sacks and bags of paper, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
170201
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard
170202 Manufacture of containers of corrugated paper and paperboard
170203
170204 Manufacture of paperboard carton, boxes and cases
Manufacture of sacks and bags of paper
170299 Manufacture of other containers of paper and paperboard, n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 170203
Does NIC 170203 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 170203?
Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 170201 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170202 Manufacture of containers of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170204 Manufacture of sacks and bags of paper and document the primary activity before filing.
How do I verify that NIC 170203 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 170201 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170202 Manufacture of containers of corrugated paper and paperboard, 170204 Manufacture of sacks and bags of paper, 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 170203?
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 170203
NIC 170203 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.