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NIC 281203 - Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems

NIC 281203 classifies manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems as a final six-digit manufacturing activity under Section C and Division 28. Use it when this activity is the main source of...

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Sub-class 281201
Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment
 Sub-class 281202
Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves
 Sub-class 281204
Manufacture of Actuators
 Sub-class 281299
Manufacture of other fluid power equipment n.e.c. such as gas spring cylinders
 Class 2812
Manufacture of fluid power equipment
 Group 281
Manufacture of general-purpose machinery
 Division 28
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
 Section C
Manufacturing
 Sub-class 281199
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 Sub-class 281107
Manufacture of internal combustion engines for machinery and equipment (excluding those used for transport application such as for propulsion in motor vehicles, Motorcycle, marine, railway, aircraft).
 Sub-class 281106
Manufacture of hydraulic turbines, water wheels, and turbine-generator sets for hydroelectric power
 Sub-class 281105
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NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 281203

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NIC 2008 28120 high

Manufacture of fluid power equipment

Practical Summary

What Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 281203 is the final six-digit endpoint for Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems. 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, 281202 Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators.

How To Choose

When to Choose 281203 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 281203 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems. If the activity also includes 281201 Manufacture of hydraulic power engines and motors, cylinders, valves , hydraulic fluid power systems and hydraulic transmission equipment, 281202 Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators, compare those pages before filing.

Common Questions About NIC 281203

Does NIC 281203 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 281203?

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, 281202 Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves, 281204 Manufacture of Actuators and document the primary activity before filing.

How do I verify that NIC 281203 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, 281202 Manufacture of pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders, and valves, 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 281203?

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 281203

NIC 281203 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

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Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

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

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