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Class 2740 - Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

PSIC Class 2740 covers Manufacture of electric lighting equipment. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Electric Lamps Fluorescent and Fixtures, Manufacture of Lighting Equipment and Parts except for Use on...

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

Practical summary

Class 2740 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 27 Manufacture of Electrical Equipment > 274 Manufacture of electric lighting equipment. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Electric Lamps Fluorescent and Fixtures, Manufacture of Lighting Equipment and Parts except for Use on Cycle and Motor Equipment, and Manufacture of Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment. 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 Electric Lamps Fluorescent and Fixtures, Manufacture of Lighting Equipment and Parts except for Use on Cycle and Motor Equipment, and Manufacture of Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment. 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 Electric Lamps Fluorescent and Fixtures, Manufacture of Lighting Equipment and Parts except for Use on Cycle and Motor Equipment, and Manufacture of Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment. 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 the manufacture of electric light bulbs and tubes and parts and components thereof (except glass blanks for electric light bulbs), electric lighting fixtures and lighting fixture components (except current-carrying wiring devices). This class includes: Manufacture of discharge, incandescent, fluorescent, ultra-violet, infra-red etc., lamps, fixtures and bulbs Manufacture of ceiling lighting fixtures Manufacture of chandeliers Manufacture of table lamps (i.e. lighting fixture) Manufacture of Christmas tree lighting sets Manufacture of electric fireplace logs Manufacture of flashlights Manufacture of electric insect lamps Manufacture of lanterns (e.g. carbide, electric, gas, gasoline, kerosene) Manufacture of spotlights Manufacture of street lighting fixtures (except traffic signals) Manufacture of lighting equipment for transportation equipment (e.g. for motor vehicles, aircraft, boats) This class also includes manufacture of non- electrical lighting equipment This class excludes: Manufacture of glassware and glass parts for lighting fixtures, see 2310; Manufacture of current-carrying wiring devices for lighting fixtures, see 2733; Manufacture of ceiling fans or bath fans with integrated lighting fixtures, see 2750; Manufacture of electrical signalling equipment such as traffic lights and pedestrian signalling equipment, see 2790. and fixtures except for use on cycle and motor equipment equipment Christmas trees and the like

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 2740 cover?

PSIC Class 2740 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of electric lighting equipment.

How do I compare Class 2740 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 2740 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.