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Class 9901 - Activities of extra-territorial organizations and bodies

PSIC Class 9901 covers Activities of extra-territorial organizations and bodies. Current child subclasses include Foreign Diplomatic Missions, International Organizations, and International Organizations and...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 3
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 9901 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under U Activities of Extra- Territorial Organizations and Bodies > 99 Activities of Extra- Territorial Organizations and Bodies > 990 Activities of extra-territorial organizations. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Foreign Diplomatic Missions, International Organizations, and International Organizations and Extra-territorial Organizations and Bodies, 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 Foreign Diplomatic Missions, International Organizations, and International Organizations and Extra-territorial Organizations and Bodies, 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 Foreign Diplomatic Missions, International Organizations, and International Organizations and Extra-territorial Organizations and Bodies, 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 the activities of international organizations, such as the United Nations and its specialized agencies, regional bodies, etc.; the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); the International Labor Organization (ILO), the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the International Monetary Fund (IMF); the World Bank; the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); the Joint United States Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG); etc. This class also includes: Activities of diplomatic and consular mission when being determined by the country of their location rather than by the country they represent. territorial organizations and bodies, n.e.c.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 9901 cover?

PSIC Class 9901 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Activities of extra-territorial organizations and bodies.

How do I compare Class 9901 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 9909 Activities of other international organizations.

Why does Class 9901 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.