Key Facts
089906 at a Glance
Code 089906
Official title Mining of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section B - Mining and quarrying
Division 08 - Other mining and quarrying
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 089906 - Mining of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites
NIC 089906 classifies mining of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites as a final six-digit resource extraction activity under Section B and Division 08. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 089906
10 / 10
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: 2.
- 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 (2 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 089906
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Mining of vermiculite Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 089906 is the final six-digit endpoint for Mining of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary resource extraction activity matches this title more closely than 089901 Mining of gemstones (agate, diamond, emerald, garnet (gem), jasper, rubby/ saphire etc., 089902 Mining and quarrying of abrasive materials (pumice stone, emery, corundum, garnet and other natural abrasives), 089903 Mining of mica.
How To Choose
When to Choose 089906 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 089906 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Mining of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites. If the activity also includes 089901 Mining of gemstones (agate, diamond, emerald, garnet (gem), jasper, rubby/ saphire etc., 089902 Mining and quarrying of abrasive materials (pumice stone, emery, corundum, garnet and other natural abrasives), 089903 Mining of mica, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
089901
Mining of gemstones (agate, diamond, emerald, garnet (gem), jasper, rubby/ saphire etc.
089902 Mining and quarrying of abrasive materials (pumice stone, emery, corundum, garnet and other natural abrasives)
089903 Mining of mica
089904 Mining of natural graphite
089905 Mining of asbestos
089906
089907 Mining of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites
Mining of felspar and silica minerals including quartz, quartzite and fuch. Quartzite
089908 Mining of talc/ steatite
089999 Mining of laterite, diatomite and silicious fossil meals (e.g. diatomite); and other natural fluxes; natural asphalt or bitumen and other mining n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 089906
Does NIC 089906 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 089906?
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 089906 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 089901 Mining of gemstones (agate, diamond, emerald, garnet (gem), jasper, rubby/ saphire etc., 089902 Mining and quarrying of abrasive materials (pumice stone, emery, corundum, garnet and other natural abrasives), 089903 Mining of mica, 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 089906?
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 089906
NIC 089906 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.