Section C 25920

Treatment and coating of metals; machining

SIC-7 Code

25920

ETI Eligible

✅ Yes

Description

SIC code 25920 (Treatment and coating of metals; machining) is part of Division 25 (Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment) within Section C (Manufacturing).

Compliance Risk Score
10 /10
Verified Official Source
International Crosswalk
Previous Edition Migration
Complete Hierarchy
Size/Threshold Documented
Trade or Export Match
Legacy Crosswalk

Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Chemical EngineerApplies chemistry and engineering to design manufacturing processes for chemicals.
Quality ControllerInspects products and processes to maintain specified standards of quality.
AssemblerJoins components to create finished products in a factory environment.
Product DesignerCreates specifications and designs for manufactured goods and products.
Production ManagerOversees the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and quality standards.

Previous Classification (SIC 5)

Under the previous SIC 5 system, this activity was linked to: 35492 - Treatment and coating of metals.

In this section (Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment)

Tax & Compliance 2026/27

Corporate27%
BTW / VAT15%
ETIAvailable
WageR27.58/h
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SETA Allocation

merSETA
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA

Frequently Asked Questions

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