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Class 1512 - Manufacture of products of leather and imitation leather

PSIC Class 1512 covers Manufacture of products of leather and imitation leather. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Luggage, Handbags and Wallets of Leather and Imitation Leather and Manufature of Products...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 2
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 1512 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 15 Manufacture of Leather and Related Products > 151 Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage and handbags. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Luggage, Handbags and Wallets of Leather and Imitation Leather and Manufature of Products of Leather and Imitation Leather, 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 Manufacture of Luggage, Handbags and Wallets of Leather and Imitation Leather and Manufature of Products of Leather and Imitation Leather, 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 Manufacture of Luggage, Handbags and Wallets of Leather and Imitation Leather and Manufature of Products of Leather and Imitation Leather, 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: Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, of leather, composition leather or any other material, (mostly imitation leathers) such as plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanized fiber or paperboard, where the same technology is used as for leather. Manufacture of non-metallic watch bands (e.g. fabric, leather, plastic) Manufacture of diverse articles of leather or composition leather: driving belts, packings, etc. Manufacture of shoe-lace, of leather Manufacture of horse whips and riding crops This class excludes: Manufacture of leather wearing apparel, see 141; Manufacture of leather gloves and hats, see 141; Manufacture of footwear, see 152; Manufacture of saddles for bicycles, see 3092; Manufacture of precious metal watch straps, see 3211; Manufacture of non-precious metal watch straps, see 3212; Manufacture of linemen's safety belts and other belts for occupational use, see 3299. wallets of leather and imitation leather imitation leather, n.e.c.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 1512 cover?

PSIC Class 1512 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of products of leather and imitation leather.

How do I compare Class 1512 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 1511 Tanning and dressing of leather.

Why does Class 1512 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.