Key Facts
383004 at a Glance
Code 383004
Official title Recovery and processing of electronic items
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Division 37 - Sewerage
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 383004 - Recovery and processing of electronic items
NIC 383004 classifies recovery and processing of electronic items as a final six-digit business activity under Section E and Division 37. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 383004
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.
Practical Summary
What Recovery and processing of electronic items Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 383004 is the final six-digit endpoint for Recovery and processing of electronic items. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 383001 Shredding of metal waste, end-of-life vehicles etc., 383002 Dismantling of automobiles (except end-of-life vehicles) for materials recovery, 383003 Ship-breaking and recovery of metal components from ships..
How To Choose
When to Choose 383004 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 383004 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Recovery and processing of electronic items. If the activity also includes 383001 Shredding of metal waste, end-of-life vehicles etc., 383002 Dismantling of automobiles (except end-of-life vehicles) for materials recovery, 383003 Ship-breaking and recovery of metal components from ships., compare those pages before filing.
In this section
383001
Shredding of metal waste, end-of-life vehicles etc.
383002 Dismantling of automobiles (except end-of-life vehicles) for materials recovery
383003 Ship-breaking and recovery of metal components from ships.
383004
383005 Recovery and processing of electronic items
Recovery and reclaiming of rubber materials (e.g., used tires) to produce secondary raw materials.
383006 Crushing, cleaning, and sorting of glass waste to obtain secondary raw materials (e.g., glass cullet for manufacturing).
383007 Sorting and mechanical processing (e.g. cleaning, grinding) of plastics to produce secondary raw material
383099 Materials and other waste recovery n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 383004
Does NIC 383004 cover only recovery and processing of electronic items?
Use this code only when recovery and processing of electronic items is the closest description of the actual business activity. If revenue comes from trading, processing, support services or a different output, compare the relevant sibling or downstream Division.
When should I avoid NIC 383004?
Avoid this code if the business merely supplies, transports, sells or supports this activity without performing the core business activity. In that case, choose the trade, transport, service or manufacturing code that describes what the business actually does.
How do I verify that NIC 383004 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 383001 Shredding of metal waste, end-of-life vehicles etc., 383002 Dismantling of automobiles (except end-of-life vehicles) for materials recovery, 383003 Ship-breaking and recovery of metal components from ships., 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 383004?
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 383004
NIC 383004 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.