Key facts
Key facts for PSIC 16285
Code 16285
Official title Manufacture of Articles of Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Section C - Manufacturing
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PSIC 2019 PSA + BSP sources Sub-class 16285 — Manufacture of Articles of Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials
PSIC 16285 — Manufacture of Articles of Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 1628...
About this code
What PSIC 16285 covers
Sub-class 16285 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 16 Manufacture of Wood and of Products of Wood and Cork, except Furniture; Manufacture of Articles of Bamboo, Cane, Rattan and the Like; Manufacture of Articles of Straw and Plaiting Materials > 162 Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials > 1628 Manufacture of products of bamboo, cane, rattan and the like, and plaiting materials except furniture. It is the most granular line available in the BSP practical workbook used for this project, which makes it the strongest page for checking whether the real operating activity is being matched to the right PSIC wording.
Crosswalk
Related occupations (PSOC crosswalk)
These are the occupation codes and role pages that most closely match the official PSIC wording.
Primary occupations
Primary occupations
7317 - Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
7413 - Electrical line installers and repairers
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
7318 - Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
Also relevant for
Also relevant for
7543 - Product graders and testers (except foods and beverages)
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
8172 - Wood processing plant operators
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
PSOC crosswalk source: PSOC crosswalk source. Token-overlap ranking on official titles and descriptions; weak matches omitted.. Use the occupation pages as the working bridge from industry to job titles.
Crosswalk
Related commodities (PSCC crosswalk)
These are the highest-confidence commodity codes that match the official PSIC wording for this industry.
Primary commodities
Primary commodities
4006.90.11 - Articles
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
4409.21.00 - Of bamboo
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
4418.91.00 - Of bamboo
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
Also relevant for
Also relevant for
4601.21.00 - Of bamboo
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
4823.61.00 - Of bamboo
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
PSCC crosswalk source: PSCC crosswalk source. Token-overlap ranking on official titles and descriptions; weak matches omitted.. Use the commodity pages as the working bridge from industry to trade and tariff lookup.
Administrative context
Where PSIC 16285 appears in practice
This is the practical end-point for most users. Typical use-cases include BIR-oriented business activity research, registration preparation, bank and compliance onboarding, statistical lookups, sector mapping and internal reference work. It is usually compared against sibling lines such as 16281 Manufacture of Rattan and Cane Containers and 16282 Manufacture of Sawali, Nipa and Split Canes before a filing decision is finalized.
- BIR-oriented business activity research and registration prep
- PSA and BSP classification lookups
- Bank onboarding, profiling and KYC-related admin workflows
- Sector mapping, reporting and internal reference work
Location
Where to register this business
Use PSGC to move from an industry code into the location axis when you need region, province or locality pages for registration research.
PSGC hubs
PSGC hubs
PSGC browse source: PSGC browse source. The location classifier is separate from PSIC, but it is the right place to narrow regions and localities for registration workflows.
Trust
Compliance risk score
10/ 10
International crosswalkNo international crosswalk file is loaded in the current source stack.
Previous edition migrationNo prior-edition migration table is loaded in the current source stack.
Size or threshold documentedNo official size or threshold table is loaded in the current source stack.
Trade or export matchNo trade or customs crosswalk file is loaded in the current source stack.
Legacy crosswalkNo legacy national-system mapping is loaded in the current source stack.
Selection note
How to decide if PSIC 16285 is the right fit
Choose this code only if the real business activity matches the five-digit wording more closely than nearby sibling subclasses. When multiple activities exist, start with the primary revenue-generating activity and verify against official PSA materials for critical filings. Compare it with sibling codes such as 16281 Manufacture of Rattan and Cane Containers and 16282 Manufacture of Sawali, Nipa and Split Canes before you commit.
In this section
Other codes in Section C
16281
Manufacture of Rattan and Cane Containers
16282 Manufacture of Sawali, Nipa and Split Canes
16283 Manufacture of Mats, Matting or Screen
16284 Manufacture of Small Cane Wares
16285
16289 Manufacture of Articles of Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials
Manufacture other Products of Bamboo, Cane, Rattan and the Like, and Plaiting Materials except Furniture, n.e.c.
FAQ
What does PSIC 16285 mean?
PSIC 16285 — Manufacture of Articles of Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 1628 Manufacture of products of bamboo, cane, rattan and the like, and plaiting materials except furniture. Compare it with sibling codes such as 16281 Manufacture of Rattan and Cane Containers and 16282 Manufacture of Sawali, Nipa and Split Canes.
Where is PSIC 16285 used in practice?
This is the practical end-point for most users. Typical use-cases include BIR-oriented business activity research, registration preparation, bank and compliance onboarding, statistical lookups, sector mapping and internal reference work. It is usually compared against sibling lines such as 16281 Manufacture of Rattan and Cane Containers and 16282 Manufacture of Sawali, Nipa and Split Canes before a filing decision is finalized.
How do I choose between PSIC 16285 and similar PSIC codes?
Choose this code only if the real business activity matches the five-digit wording more closely than nearby sibling subclasses. When multiple activities exist, start with the primary revenue-generating activity and verify against official PSA materials for critical filings. Compare it with sibling codes such as 16281 Manufacture of Rattan and Cane Containers and 16282 Manufacture of Sawali, Nipa and Split Canes before you commit.
Is this site an official PSA, BSP or BIR publication?
No. This is an independent reference resource built from official Philippines source materials. For legal, tax, registration or compliance decisions, verify the final interpretation against current official PSA, BSP and BIR guidance.
Is this sub-class page enough for a filing decision?
Sub-class 16285 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 16 Manufacture of Wood and of Products of Wood and Cork, except Furniture; Manufacture of Articles of Bamboo, Cane, Rattan and the Like; Manufacture of Articles of Straw and Plaiting Materials > 162 Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials > 1628 Manufacture of products of bamboo, cane, rattan and the like, and plaiting materials except furniture. It is the most granular line available in the BSP practical workbook used for this project, which makes it the strongest page for checking whether the real operating activity is being matched to the right PSIC wording.