Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)

SIC-7 Code

28170

Section

C - Manufacturing

Division

28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.

ETI Eligible

✅ Yes

Description

SIC code 28170 (Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)) is part of Division 28 (Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.) 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:

Production ManagerOversees the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and quality standards.

Machine OperatorOperates and maintains industrial machinery for product assembly or processing.

Chemical EngineerApplies chemistry and engineering to design manufacturing processes for chemicals.

AssemblerJoins components to create finished products in a factory environment.

Product DesignerCreates specifications and designs for manufactured goods and products.

Industrial MechanicInstalls and repairs complex industrial machinery and equipment.

Quality ControllerInspects products and processes to maintain specified standards of quality.

Previous Classification (SIC 5)

Under the previous SIC 5 system, this activity was linked to: 36917 - Office machinery.

In this section (Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.)

28110 Manufacture of engines and turbines, exc... 28120 Manufacture of fluid power equipment... 28130 Manufacture of other pumps, compressors,... 28140 Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing ... 28150 Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furna... 28160 Manufacture of lifting and handling equi... 28170 Manufacture of office machinery and equi... 28180 Manufacture of power-driven hand tools... 28190 Manufacture of other general-purpose mac... 28210 Manufacture of agricultural and forestry... 28220 Manufacture of metal-forming machinery a... 28230 Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy... 28240 Manufacture of machinery for mining, qua... 28250 Manufacture of machinery for food, bever... 28260 Manufacture of machinery for textile, ap... 28290 Manufacture of other special-purpose mac...

Tax & Compliance 2026/27

Corporate27%

BTW / VAT15%

ETIAvailable

WageR27.58/h

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SETA Allocation

merSETA
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA

Related OFO Occupations

Frequently Asked Questions

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