What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1892, Explosive Manufacturing, is for businesses whose main activity is producing explosives and related pyrotechnic products. This includes goods manufactured for industrial blasting in mining and construction, commercial use in events and film production, and consumer products like fireworks and matches. The classification sits within the broader Manufacturing division and specifically under the 'Other Basic Chemical Product Manufacturing' group, indicating it involves chemical transformation processes.
This classification is used by government agencies for statistical analysis and by businesses for market research. It can also influence your business's risk profile for insurance and workers' compensation premiums. Examples of businesses in this class include a factory producing dynamite for the mining sector, a workshop manufacturing safety fuses and detonators, and a plant creating commercial fireworks for public displays.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class are primarily engaged in:
- Manufacturing industrial explosives like dynamite and blasting powder.
- Producing components for explosives, such as detonators and safety fuses.
- Manufacturing pyrotechnic goods, including fireworks and signal flares.
- Producing propellent powders for various applications.
- Manufacturing all types of matches and gun cotton.
Exclusions and nearby codes
It is important to note what is not included in this class. The key exclusion is the manufacturing of ammunition (e.g., bullets, shells). This activity is classified under ANZSIC 2299: Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing n.e.c., as it involves the assembly of metal parts around an explosive charge rather than the primary manufacture of the explosive material itself.
This class is part of Group 189 (Other Basic Chemical Product Manufacturing) and Subdivision 18 (Basic Chemical and Chemical Product Manufacturing). Other classes in this group may cover related chemical manufacturing processes.
Practical guidance
If your business's main activity falls under this class, you must select ANZSIC code 1892 when registering for an ABN and filing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and tax returns. For statistical reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the corresponding BIC code is 18920.
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the products, businesses in this sector face stringent regulatory oversight. You will need specific state or territory-based licences to manufacture and store explosives. Your workers' compensation insurance classification will reflect the high-risk operational environment, which can impact your premium rates. Always ensure compliance with national Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws and environmental protection regulations governing chemical manufacturing.