Key facts
Key facts for PSIC 20222
Code 20222
Official title Manufacture of Varnishes, Lacquers, Shellac and Stains
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Section C - Manufacturing
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PSIC 2019 PSA + BSP sources Sub-class 20222 — Manufacture of Varnishes, Lacquers, Shellac and Stains
PSIC 20222 — Manufacture of Varnishes, Lacquers, Shellac and Stains is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 2022 Manufacture...
About this code
What PSIC 20222 covers
Sub-class 20222 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 20 Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products > 202 Manufacture of other chemical products, n.e.c. > 2022 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. 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
7133 - Building structure cleaners
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
7413 - Electrical line installers and repairers
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
Also relevant for
Also relevant for
7318 - Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
7317 - Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials
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.
Administrative context
Where PSIC 20222 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 20221 Manufacture of Paints and 20223 Manufacture of Paint Removers, Thinners, and Brush Cleaners 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 20222 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 20221 Manufacture of Paints and 20223 Manufacture of Paint Removers, Thinners, and Brush Cleaners before you commit.
In this section
Other codes in Section C
20221
Manufacture of Paints
20222
20223 Manufacture of Varnishes, Lacquers, Shellac and Stains
Manufacture of Paint Removers, Thinners, and Brush Cleaners
20224 Manufacture of Pigments and other Coloring Matter of A Kind used in the Manufacture of Paints or by Artists or other Painters
20225 Manufacture of Printing Ink
20229 Manufacture of Paint Products, n.e.c.
FAQ
What does PSIC 20222 mean?
PSIC 20222 — Manufacture of Varnishes, Lacquers, Shellac and Stains is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 2022 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. Compare it with sibling codes such as 20221 Manufacture of Paints and 20223 Manufacture of Paint Removers, Thinners, and Brush Cleaners.
Where is PSIC 20222 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 20221 Manufacture of Paints and 20223 Manufacture of Paint Removers, Thinners, and Brush Cleaners before a filing decision is finalized.
How do I choose between PSIC 20222 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 20221 Manufacture of Paints and 20223 Manufacture of Paint Removers, Thinners, and Brush Cleaners 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 20222 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 20 Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products > 202 Manufacture of other chemical products, n.e.c. > 2022 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. 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.