Key facts
Code summary
Code 2397
Official title Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Section C - Manufacturing
Mf
PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 2397 - Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
PSIC Class 2397 covers Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone. Current child subclasses include Cutting, Shaping and Finishing of Stone. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before...
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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
2396 Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
2399 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, n.e.c.
About this level
Practical summary
Class 2397 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 Cutting, Shaping and Finishing of Stone. 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 Cutting, Shaping and Finishing of Stone. 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 Cutting, Shaping and Finishing of Stone. 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: Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone for use in construction, in cemeteries, on roads, as roofing, etc. Manufacture of stone furniture This class excludes: Production of rough cut stone, i.e. quarrying activities, see 0810; Production of millstones, abrasives stones and similar products, see 2399; Activities of sculptors, see 9000.
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 2397 cover?
PSIC Class 2397 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone.
How do I compare Class 2397 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 2397 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.