What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1522 identifies Australian businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing paper bags and sacks. This classification applies to operations that convert paper into finished bag products, including both single-wall and multiwall paper bags designed for various commercial and retail applications. The classification sits within the broader manufacturing division and specifically falls under converted paper product manufacturing.
Typical businesses in this class include operations manufacturing retail shopping bags for supermarkets and boutiques, producing heavy-duty multiwall paper sacks for industrial materials like cement or animal feed, creating specialty paper gift bags, and manufacturing standard grocery-style paper bags. These operations typically involve processes such as paper cutting, folding, gluing, and printing to create finished bag products.
This classification is used by government agencies, researchers, and statistical organizations to track the paper bag manufacturing sector within Australia's industrial landscape. Businesses in this class are distinguished from those manufacturing other paper containers or products by their specific focus on bag-shaped packaging solutions.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 1522 primarily engage in:
- Manufacturing paper shopping bags for retail environments
- Producing multiwall paper sacks for industrial and agricultural packaging
- Creating specialty paper bags for gifts, food service, or promotional purposes
- Operating paper bag production facilities that convert paper rolls into finished bags
- Manufacturing paper-based carrying bags of various sizes and strength specifications
Exclusions and nearby codes
ANZSIC 1522 specifically covers paper bag manufacturing and excludes other paper product operations. Nearby classifications include ANZSIC 1521 (Corrugated Paperboard and Paperboard Container Manufacturing) for boxes and cartons, and ANZSIC 1529 (Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing) for items like paper stationery, tissues, or paperboard products that aren't bag-shaped.
Businesses that manufacture plastic bags would fall under polymer product manufacturing classifications rather than this paper-focused class. Operations primarily engaged in paper manufacturing itself (pulp production) rather than converting paper into bags would be classified elsewhere in the pulp and paper manufacturing subdivision.
Practical guidance
When registering your business, ensure your ABN registration accurately reflects this classification if paper bag manufacturing is your primary activity. Use Business Industry Code (BIC) 15220 on relevant tax documents and Business Activity Statements to maintain consistency with the Australian Bureau of Statistics classification framework.
For workers' compensation insurance, paper bag manufacturing typically falls under manufacturing risk classifications, though specific premiums may vary by state and the exact nature of your operations. Keep detailed records of your manufacturing processes and primary products, as classification may be verified during audits or statistical surveys.
When exploring government grants or industry assistance programs, search under manufacturing sector opportunities rather than retail or wholesale classifications. Environmental regulations may apply to your operations, particularly regarding paper sourcing and manufacturing waste management, so consult state environmental authorities for specific requirements.