Key facts
Code summary
Code 2520
Official title Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Section C - Manufacturing
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 2520 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
PSIC Class 2520 covers Manufacture of weapons and ammunition. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Small Arms and Accessories and Manufacture of Weapons and Ammunitions, n.e.c.. This four-digit layer is...
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About this level
Practical summary
Class 2520 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 25 Manufacture of Fabricated Metal Products, except Machinery and Equipment > 252 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Small Arms and Accessories and Manufacture of Weapons and Ammunitions, 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 Small Arms and Accessories and Manufacture of Weapons and Ammunitions, 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 Small Arms and Accessories and Manufacture of Weapons and Ammunitions, 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 heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns) Manufacture of small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns) Manufacture of air or gas guns and pistols Manufacture of war ammunition Manufacture of hunting sporting or protective firearms and ammunition Manufacture of explosive devices such as bombs, mines and torpedoes This class excludes: Manufacture of percussion caps, detonators or signalling flares, see 2029; Manufacture of cutlasses, swords, bayonets, etc., see 2593; Manufacture of armored vehicles for the transport of banknotes or valuables, see 2910; Manufacture of space vehicles, see 3030; Manufacture of tanks and other fighting vehicles, see 3040. n.e.c.
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 2520 cover?
PSIC Class 2520 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of weapons and ammunition.
How do I compare Class 2520 with the sibling classes?
Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include nearby sibling codes.
Why does Class 2520 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.