Key facts
Code summary
Code 2396
Official title Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Section C - Manufacturing
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 2396 - Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
PSIC Class 2396 covers Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Structural Concrete Products and Manufacture of Articles of Concrete, Cement and Plaster,...
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Child codes
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Nearby codes
2391
Manufacture of refractory products
2392 Manufacture of clay building materials
2393 Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products
2394 Manufacture of cement
2395 Manufacture of lime and plaster
2397 Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
2399 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, n.e.c.
About this level
Practical summary
Class 2396 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 23 Manufacture of other Non-metallic Mineral Products > 239 Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products, n.e.c.. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Structural Concrete Products and Manufacture of Articles of Concrete, Cement and Plaster, 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 Structural Concrete Products and Manufacture of Articles of Concrete, Cement and Plaster, 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 Structural Concrete Products and Manufacture of Articles of Concrete, Cement and Plaster, 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 precast concrete, cement or artificial stone articles for use in construction: tiles, flagstones, bricks, boards, sheets, panels, pipes, posts, etc. Manufacture of prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering of cement, concrete or artificial stone Manufacture of plaster articles for use in construction: boards, sheets, panels, etc. Manufacture of building materials of vegetable substances (wood wool, straw, reeds, rushes) agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binder Manufacture of articles of asbestos-cement or cellulose fiber-cement or the like: corrugated sheets, other sheets, panels, tiles, tubes, pipes, reservoirs, troughs, basins, sinks, jars, furniture, window frames, etc. Manufacture of other articles of concrete, plaster, cement or artificial stone: statuary, furniture, bas-and haut-reliefs, vases, flowerpots, etc. Manufacture of powdered mortars Manufacture of ready-mix and dry-mix concrete and mortars This class excludes manufacture of refractory cements and mortars, see 2391. and plaster, n.e.c.
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 2396 cover?
PSIC Class 2396 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster.
How do I compare Class 2396 with the sibling classes?
Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 2391 Manufacture of refractory products and 2392 Manufacture of clay building materials.
Why does Class 2396 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.