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Class 0899 - Other mining and quarrying, n.e.c.

PSIC Class 0899 covers Other mining and quarrying, n.e.c.. Current child subclasses include Other Mining and Quarrying, n.e.c.. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 1
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 0899 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying > 08 Other Mining and Quarrying > 089 Mining and quarrying, n.e.c.. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Other Mining and Quarrying, n.e.c.. 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 Other Mining and Quarrying, n.e.c.. 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 Other Mining and Quarrying, n.e.c.. 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 mining and quarrying of various minerals and materials: abrasive materials, asbestos, siliceous fossil meals, natural graphite, steatite (talc), feldspar etc.; gemstones, quartz, mica, etc.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 0899 cover?

PSIC Class 0899 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Other mining and quarrying, n.e.c..

How do I compare Class 0899 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 0891 Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals and 0892 Extraction of peat.

Why does Class 0899 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.