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Class 3211 - Manufacture of jewelry and related articles

PSIC Class 3211 covers Manufacture of jewelry and related articles. Current child subclasses include Manufacture of Jewelry Made of Precious and Semi-precious Stones, Manufacture of Silverware and Plated Ware, and...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 4
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 3211 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 32 Other Manufacturing > 321 Manufacture of jewelry, bijouterie and related articles. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Manufacture of Jewelry Made of Precious and Semi-precious Stones, Manufacture of Silverware and Plated Ware, and Manufacture of Watchbands and Bracelets of Precious Metals. 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 Jewelry Made of Precious and Semi-precious Stones, Manufacture of Silverware and Plated Ware, and Manufacture of Watchbands and Bracelets of Precious Metals. 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 Jewelry Made of Precious and Semi-precious Stones, Manufacture of Silverware and Plated Ware, and Manufacture of Watchbands and Bracelets of Precious Metals. 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: Production of worked pearls Production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi- precious stone Working of diamonds Manufacture of jewelry of precious metal or of base metals clad with precious metals or precious or semi-precious stones or of combinations of precious metal or semi- precious stones or of other materials Manufacture of goldsmith's articles or precious metals or of base metals clad with precious metals: dinnerware, flatware, hollowware, toilet articles, office or desk articles, articles for religious use, etc. Manufacture of technical or laboratory articles of precious metal (except instruments and parts thereof); crucible, spatulas, electroplating anodes, etc. Manufacture of precious metal watch bands, wristbands, watch straps and cigarette cases Manufacture of coins, including coins for use as legal tender, whether or not of precious metal This class also includes engraving of personal precious and non-precious metal products. This class excludes: Manufacture of non-metal watch bands (fabric, leather, plastic etc.), see 1512; Manufacture of articles of base metal plated with precious metal (except imitation jewelry), see division 25; Manufacture of watchcases, see 2652; Manufacture of (non-precious) metal watch bands, see 3212; Manufacture of imitation jewelry, see 3212. and semi-precious stones of precious metals 3212 32120 Manufacture of imitation of jewelry and related articles This class includes: Manufacture of costume or imitation jewelry: rings, bracelets, necklaces, and similar articles of jewelry made from base metals plated with precious metals; jewelry containing imitation stones such as imitation gems stones, imitation diamonds, and similar articles Manufacture of metal watch bands (except precious metals) This class excludes: Manufacture of jewelry made from precious metals or clad with precious metals, see 3211; Manufacture of jewelry containing genuine gem stones, see 3211; Manufacture of precious metal watch bands, see 3211.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 3211 cover?

PSIC Class 3211 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Manufacture of jewelry and related articles.

How do I compare Class 3211 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 3212 Manufacture of Imitation of Jewelry and Related Articles.

Why does Class 3211 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.