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Class 1394 - Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting

PSIC Class 1394 covers Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Cordage, Rope, and Twine, Manufacture of Fishing Nets and other Nettings, (excluding Mosquito and...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 3
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 1394 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 13 Manufacture of Textiles > 139 Manufacture of other textiles. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Cordage, Rope, and Twine, Manufacture of Fishing Nets and other Nettings, (excluding Mosquito and Hairnets), and Manufacture of Products of Cordage, Rope and Twine Products. 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 Manufacture of Cordage, Rope, and Twine, Manufacture of Fishing Nets and other Nettings, (excluding Mosquito and Hairnets), and Manufacture of Products of Cordage, Rope and Twine Products. 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 Manufacture of Cordage, Rope, and Twine, Manufacture of Fishing Nets and other Nettings, (excluding Mosquito and Hairnets), and Manufacture of Products of Cordage, Rope and Twine Products. 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: Manufacture of twine, cordage, rope and cables of textile fibers or strip or the like, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastic Manufacture of products of rope or netting Fishing nets, ships' fenders, unloading cushions, loading slings, rope or cable fitted with metal rings, etc. Manufacture of knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope This class excludes: Manufacture of hairnets, see 1419; Manufacture of wire rope, see 2599. nettings, (excluding mosquito and hairnets) and twine

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 1394 cover?

PSIC Class 1394 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting.

How do I compare Class 1394 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 1392 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except wearing apparel and 1393 Manufacture of carpet and rugs.

Why does Class 1394 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.