Key Facts
281202 at a Glance
Code 281202
Official title Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 281202 - Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves
NIC 281202 classifies manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 28. Use it when this activity is the main source...
Source Verification for 281202
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: 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 281202
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 281202 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary manufacturing activity matches this title more closely than 281201 Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment, 281203 Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators.
How To Choose
When to Choose 281202 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 281202 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves. If the activity also includes 281201 Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment, 281203 Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
281201
Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment
281202
281203 Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves
Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems
281204 Manufacture of Actuators
281299 Manufacture of other fluid power equipment n.e.c. such as gas spring cylinders
Common Questions About NIC 281202
Does NIC 281202 cover manufacturing or only selling the product?
Manufacturing codes apply when the business transforms inputs into a new product through mechanical, chemical, manual or industrial processes. Pure buying and resale should be checked under wholesale or retail trade.
What if the same factory makes several products near NIC 281202?
Choose the Sub-class that best matches the main product line by revenue or production value. If multiple product lines are material, compare 281201 Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment, 281203 Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators and document the primary activity before filing.
How do I verify that NIC 281202 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 281201 Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment, 281203 Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators, 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 281202?
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 281202
NIC 281202 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.