Key Facts
016305 at a Glance
Code 016305
Official title Retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Ag
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 016305 - Retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing
NIC 016305 classifies retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing as a final six-digit cultivation or farm activity under Section A and Division 01. Use it when...
Source Verification for 016305
5 / 10
2 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - No legacy migration candidate found in the NIC 2008 converter layer for this code.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - No linked NIC 2008 legacy code is available for this record in the current converter layer.
What professions match this code?
This code typically applies to:
Cultivator, VegetablesField Crop and Vegetable Growers, OtherSugarcane CultivatorCotton CultivatorSoybean Cultivator
Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
PROFESSION 6111.1300
Cultivator, Vegetables
PROFESSION 6111.9900 Field Crop and Vegetable Growers, Other
PROFESSION 6111.0701 Sugarcane Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.0601 Cotton Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.0501 Soybean Cultivator
PROFESSION 9211.9900 Farm Hands and Labourers, Other
PROFESSION 9211.0300 Picker (Tobacco)
PROFESSION 9211.0200 Labourer, Agriculture
Practical Summary
What Retting of jute Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 016305 is the final six-digit endpoint for Retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary cultivation or farm activity matches this title more closely than 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions.
How To Choose
When to Choose 016305 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 016305 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing. If the activity also includes 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
016301
Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities
016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling
016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions
016304 Sorting, cleaning and cutting of medicinal plants
016305
016399 Retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing
Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 016305
Does NIC 016305 cover farm-gate production or later trading?
Agriculture Sub-classes normally classify the growing, rearing, forestry or fishery activity itself. Wholesale, retail, storage, processing or export of the same output should be checked under trade, logistics or manufacturing Divisions.
How do I choose between NIC 016305 and nearby crop or animal codes?
Compare the dominant revenue activity with 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions. Use the code for the crop, animal, forestry or fishery activity that contributes the largest share of business income.
How do I verify that NIC 016305 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions, 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 016305?
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
Before you select NIC 016305
NIC 016305 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.