NIC 051003 - Cleaning, sizing, grading, pulverising, compressing etc. of hard coal to classify, improve quality or facilitate transport or storage
NIC 051003 classifies cleaning, sizing, grading, pulverising, compressing etc. of hard coal to classify, improve quality or facilitate transport or storage as a final six-digit transport or logistics activity under...
Source Verification for 051003
4 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 - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 1.
- 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 - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 051003
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Who does this code apply to?
This code typically applies to:
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
What Cleaning Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 051003 is the final six-digit endpoint for Cleaning, sizing, grading, pulverising, compressing etc. of hard coal to classify, improve quality or facilitate transport or storage. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary transport or logistics activity matches this title more closely than 051001 Opencast mining (or surface mining) of hard coal, 051002 Underground mining of hard coal, 051099 Other operations relating to mining and agglomeration of hard coal n.e.c..
When to Choose 051003 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 051003 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Cleaning, sizing, grading, pulverising, compressing etc. of hard coal to classify, improve quality or facilitate transport or storage. If the activity also includes 051001 Opencast mining (or surface mining) of hard coal, 051002 Underground mining of hard coal, 051099 Other operations relating to mining and agglomeration of hard coal n.e.c., compare those pages before filing.
In this section
Common Questions About NIC 051003
Does NIC 051003 apply to extraction or only mining support work?
Use the mining or quarrying Sub-class only when the enterprise performs the extraction activity itself. Exploration, drilling, site preparation or contractor support may belong under mining support service codes instead.
Should mineral trading use NIC 051003?
No. Selling coal, ore, stone, sand or fuel without extracting it is usually a wholesale or retail trade activity. Section B is for extraction and directly related mining operations.
How do I verify that NIC 051003 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 051001 Opencast mining (or surface mining) of hard coal, 051002 Underground mining of hard coal, 051099 Other operations relating to mining and agglomeration of hard coal n.e.c., 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 051003?
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.
Before you select NIC 051003
NIC 051003 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.