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NIC Class 1709 - Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard

NIC Class 1709 covers Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA or...

Level Class
Depth 4/5
Children 6
Last verified 2026-04-21

Hierarchy tree

170901
Manufacture of educational and commercial stationery items, such as notebooks, registers, accounting books, envelopes, photocopy paper, lables, binders, file covers, document holders and other similar products
 170902
Manufacture of paper cups, saucers, plates, hoops, cones, straws and other similar products
 170903
Manufacture of tissue and hygiene paper products, such as cleaning tissues, handkerchiefs, toilet paper, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners, paper facial masks, cosmetic pads and other similar items
 170904
Manufacture of wallpaper and similar wall coverings
 170905
Manufacture of paper pulp articles, such as moulded containers, egg trays and other similar items
 170999
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard n.e.c.
Practical Summary

What Class 1709 Covers

Class 1709 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 2 more. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 1709 Is Used

Class 1709 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.

  • Udyam and MSME code research
  • Company or LLP registration preparation
  • Business activity shortlisting before filing
  • Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose

How to Narrow Down From Class 1709

Review every child Sub-class under Class 1709. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.

Official note

Class note from the source layer

This class excludes: - manufacture of paper or paperboard in bulk, see 1701 - printing on paper products, see 1811 - manufacture of playing cards, see 3240 - manufacture of games and toys of paper or paperboard, see 3240

Common Questions About NIC 1709

Which businesses fall under NIC 1709?

Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 2 more.

Is NIC 1709 a final filing code?

No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.

How do I verify that NIC 1709 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 1701 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard, 1702 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.

What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?

A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.

Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 1709?

Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.

NIC 2026 guidance

How to move from Class 1709 to the right Sub-class

NIC 1709 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.

Data Source and Verification Date

Source layer

Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.

Disclaimer

This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.