| Official title | Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals | Extraction of salt | Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals | Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds | Extraction of peat |
| Plain-language summary | Use this class for mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals when the main activity includes Mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts and Mining of native sulphur. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for extraction of salt when the main activity includes Extraction of salt from underground, including by dissolving and pumping and Salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals when the main activity includes Manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals) and Manufacture of inorganic acids, except nitric acid. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds when the main activity includes Manufacture of fertilisers: and Straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilisers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for extraction of peat when the main activity includes Peat digging and Preparation of peat to improve quality or facilitate transport/storage. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. |
| Official inclusions | - - mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts
- - mining of native sulphur
- - extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite, except roasting
- - mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural magnesium sulphates (kieserite)
- - mining of earth colours, fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals
| - - extraction of salt from underground, including by dissolving and pumping
- - salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters
- - crushing, purification and refining of salt by the producer
| - - This class includes the manufacture of chemicals using basic processes. The output of these processes is usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically defined compounds.
- - manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals)
- - manufacture of inorganic acids, except nitric acid
- - manufacture of alkalis, lyes and other inorganic bases, except ammonia
- - manufacture of other inorganic compounds
| - - manufacture of fertilisers:
- - straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilisers
- - urea, crude natural phosphates and crude natural potassium salts
- - manufacture of associated nitrogen products:
- - nitric and sulphonitric acids, ammonia, ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, nitrites and nitrates of potassium
| - - peat digging
- - preparation of peat to improve quality or facilitate transport/storage
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| Official exclusions | - - extraction of salt, see 08.93
- - roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13
- - manufacture of synthetic fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15
| - - processing of salt into food-grade salt (e.g. iodised salt), see 10.84
- - potable water production by evaporation of saline water, see 36.00
| - - manufacture of industrial gases, see 20.11
- - manufacture of nitrogenous fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15
- - manufacture of ammonia, see 20.15
- - manufacture of ammonium chloride, see 20.15
- - manufacture of nitrites and nitrates of potassium, see 20.15
| - - mining of guano, see 08.91
- - manufacture of agrochemical products (e.g. pesticides), see 20.20
- - manufacture of liming agents, see 20.59
- - production of waste compost, see 38.21
| - - service activities incidental to peat mining, see 09.90
- - manufacture of peat briquettes, see 19.20
- - manufacture of potting soil mixtures (e.g. of peat, natural soil, sands, clays, fertiliser minerals), see 20.15
- - manufacture of articles of peat, see 23.99
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| Typical examples | - - Mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts
- - Mining of native sulphur
- - Extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite, except roasting
- - Mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural magnesium sulphates (kieserite)
| - - Extraction of salt from underground, including by dissolving and pumping
- - Salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters
- - Crushing, purification and refining of salt by the producer
| - - Manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals)
- - Manufacture of inorganic acids, except nitric acid
- - Manufacture of alkalis, lyes and other inorganic bases, except ammonia
- - Manufacture of other inorganic compounds
| - - Manufacture of fertilisers:
- - Straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilisers
- - Urea, crude natural phosphates and crude natural potassium salts
- - Manufacture of associated nitrogen products:
| - - Peat digging
- - Preparation of peat to improve quality or facilitate transport/storage
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| Common reasons to choose this code | - - mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts
- - mining of native sulphur
- - extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite, except roasting
- - mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural magnesium sulphates (kieserite)
| - - extraction of salt from underground, including by dissolving and pumping
- - salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters
- - crushing, purification and refining of salt by the producer
| - - This class includes the manufacture of chemicals using basic processes. The output of these processes is usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically defined compounds.
- - manufacture of chemical elements (except industrial gases and basic metals)
- - manufacture of inorganic acids, except nitric acid
- - manufacture of alkalis, lyes and other inorganic bases, except ammonia
| - - manufacture of fertilisers:
- - straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilisers
- - urea, crude natural phosphates and crude natural potassium salts
- - manufacture of associated nitrogen products:
| - - peat digging
- - preparation of peat to improve quality or facilitate transport/storage
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| Common reasons not to choose this code | - - extraction of salt, see 08.93
- - roasting of iron pyrites, see 20.13
- - manufacture of synthetic fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15
| - - processing of salt into food-grade salt (e.g. iodised salt), see 10.84
- - potable water production by evaporation of saline water, see 36.00
| - - manufacture of industrial gases, see 20.11
- - manufacture of nitrogenous fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, see 20.15
- - manufacture of ammonia, see 20.15
- - manufacture of ammonium chloride, see 20.15
| - - mining of guano, see 08.91
- - manufacture of agrochemical products (e.g. pesticides), see 20.20
- - manufacture of liming agents, see 20.59
- - production of waste compost, see 38.21
| - - service activities incidental to peat mining, see 09.90
- - manufacture of peat briquettes, see 19.20
- - manufacture of potting soil mixtures (e.g. of peat, natural soil, sands, clays, fertiliser minerals), see 20.15
- - manufacture of articles of peat, see 23.99
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| Usually not this code | - - Extraction of salt
- - Roasting of iron pyrites
- - Manufacture of synthetic fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
| - - Processing of salt into food-grade salt (e.g. iodised salt)
- - Potable water production by evaporation of saline water
| - - Manufacture of industrial gases
- - Manufacture of nitrogenous fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
- - Manufacture of ammonia
- - Manufacture of ammonium chloride
| - - Mining of guano
- - Manufacture of agrochemical products (e.g. pesticides)
- - Manufacture of liming agents
- - Production of waste compost
| - - Service activities incidental to peat mining
- - Manufacture of peat briquettes
- - Manufacture of potting soil mixtures (e.g. of peat, natural soil, sands, clays, fertiliser minerals)
- - Manufacture of articles of peat
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| Related codes | - - 08.93 Extraction of salt
- - 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
- - 20.15 Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
- - 08.92 Extraction of peat
- - 08.99 Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
- - 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
| - - 10.84 Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
- - 36.00 Water collection, treatment and supply
- - 08.91 Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals
- - 08.92 Extraction of peat
- - 08.99 Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
- - 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
| - - 20.11 Manufacture of industrial gases
- - 20.15 Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
- - 20.59 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
- - 24 Manufacture of basic metals
- - 20.12 Manufacture of dyes and pigments
- - 20.14 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
- - 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms
| - - 08.91 Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals
- - 20.20 Manufacture of pesticides, disinfectants and other agrochemical products
- - 20.59 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
- - 38.21 Materials recovery
- - 20.11 Manufacture of industrial gases
- - 20.12 Manufacture of dyes and pigments
- - 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
- - 20.14 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
- - 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms
| - - 09.90 Support activities for other mining and quarrying
- - 19.20 Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products
- - 20.15 Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
- - 23.99 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
- - 08.91 Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals
- - 08.93 Extraction of salt
- - 08.99 Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
- - 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
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| Parent hierarchy | B MINING AND QUARRYING > 08 Other mining and quarrying > 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. > 08.91 Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals | B MINING AND QUARRYING > 08 Other mining and quarrying > 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. > 08.93 Extraction of salt | C MANUFACTURING > 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products > 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms > 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals | C MANUFACTURING > 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products > 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms > 20.15 Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds | B MINING AND QUARRYING > 08 Other mining and quarrying > 08.9 Mining and quarrying n.e.c. > 08.92 Extraction of peat |
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