Key Facts
553000 at a Glance
Code 553000
Official title Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Division 55 - Accommodation
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 553000 - Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
NIC 553000 classifies camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks as a final six-digit business activity under Section I and Division 55. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
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Class 5530
Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
Group 553 Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
Division 55 Accommodation
Section I Accommodation and food service activities
Sub-class 552099 Other short-term accommodation activities n.e.c.
Sub-class 552004 Accommodation in visitor flats, bungalows, cottages and cabins usually without reactive customer services
Sub-class 552003 Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers
Sub-class 552002 Accommodation in guest rooms provided by private households such as homestays, paying guest accomodation without reactive customer services
Sub-class 552001 Accommodation in bed and breakfast units
Sub-class 554001 Accommodation intermediation services excluding time-share exchange services
Sub-class 554002 Time-share exchange services
Sub-class 554099 Other Intermediation service activities for accommodation n.e.c.
Source Verification for 553000
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 Camping grounds Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 553000 is the final six-digit endpoint for Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than nearby sibling codes in the same parent category.
How To Choose
When to Choose 553000 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 553000 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.
Common Questions About NIC 553000
Does NIC 553000 cover lodging, food service or both?
Accommodation and food service are separate Division families. Use lodging codes for paid stay services and food service codes for restaurants, catering, cafes, canteens, cloud kitchens or takeaway operations.
Can a hotel restaurant use the same NIC code as the hotel?
If lodging is the main revenue activity, the accommodation code is usually primary. If the restaurant is operated as a separate business line, compare the food and beverage service Sub-classes.
How do I verify that NIC 553000 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, 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 553000?
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 553000
NIC 553000 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.