Key facts
Code summary
Code 0610
Official title Extraction of crude petroleum
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Section B - Mining and Quarrying
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 0610 - Extraction of crude petroleum
PSIC Class 0610 covers Extraction of crude petroleum. Current child subclasses include Extraction of Crude Petroleum. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the...
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Practical summary
Class 0610 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying > 06 Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas > 061 Extraction of crude petroleum. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Extraction of Crude Petroleum. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Extraction of Crude Petroleum. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Extraction of Crude Petroleum. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.
Official note
Source-backed description
This class includes: Extraction of crude petroleum oils Extraction of bituminous or oil shale and tar sand Production of crude petroleum from bituminous shale and sand Process to obtain crude oils; decantation, desalting, dehydration, stabilization, etc. This class excludes: Support activities for oil and gas extraction, see 0910; Oil and gas exploration, see 0910; Manufacture of refined petroleum products, see 1920; Recovery of liquified petroelum gases in the refining of petroleum, see 1920; Operation of pipelines, see 4930
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 0610 cover?
PSIC Class 0610 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Extraction of crude petroleum.
How do I compare Class 0610 with the sibling classes?
Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include nearby sibling codes.
Why does Class 0610 matter for a filing decision?
It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.