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Class 1709 - Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard

PSIC Class 1709 covers Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Household and Personal Hygiene Paper and Cellulose Wadding Products, Manufacture of Wadding...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 4
Last verified 2026-08-13
About this level

Practical summary

Class 1709 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 17 Manufacture of Paper and Paper Products > 170 Manufacture of paper and paper products. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Household and Personal Hygiene Paper and Cellulose Wadding Products, Manufacture of Wadding of Textile Materials and Articles of Wadding (e.g. Sanitary Towels, Tampons, etc.), and Manufacture of other Articles of Paper. 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 Household and Personal Hygiene Paper and Cellulose Wadding Products, Manufacture of Wadding of Textile Materials and Articles of Wadding (e.g. Sanitary Towels, Tampons, etc.), and Manufacture of other Articles of Paper. 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 Household and Personal Hygiene Paper and Cellulose Wadding Products, Manufacture of Wadding of Textile Materials and Articles of Wadding (e.g. Sanitary Towels, Tampons, etc.), and Manufacture of other Articles of Paper. 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 household and personal hygiene paper and cellulose wadding products: cleansing tissues handkerchiefs, towels, serviettes toilet paper sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies cups, dishes and trays Manufacture of textile wadding and articles of wadding: sanitary towels, tampons etc. Manufacture of printing and writing paper ready for use Manufacture of computer printout paper ready for use Manufacture of self-copy paper ready for use Manufacture of duplicator stencils and carbon paper ready for use Manufacture of gummed or adhesive paper ready for use Manufacture of envelopes and letter-cards Manufacture of registers, accounting books, binders, albums and similar educational and commercial stationery Manufacture of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendium containing an assortment of paper stationery Manufacture of wallpaper and similar wall coverings, including vinyl-coated and textile wallpaper Manufacture of labels, whether printed or not Manufacture of filter paper and paperboard Manufacture of paper and paperboard bobbins, spools, cops, etc. Manufacture of egg trays and other molded pulp packaging products, etc. Manufacture of paper novelties This class excludes: Manufacture of paper or paperboard in bulk, see 1701; Printing on paper products, see 1811; Manufacture of playing cards, see 3240; Manufacture of games and toys of paper or paperboard, see 3240. hygiene paper and cellulose wadding products and articles of wadding (e.g. sanitary towels, tampons, etc.)

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 1709 cover?

PSIC Class 1709 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard.

How do I compare Class 1709 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 1701 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard and 1702 Manufacture of Corrugated Paper and Paperboard and of Containers of Paper and Paperboard.

Why does Class 1709 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.