What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1911 categorises Australian businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing unsupported polymer film or polymer sheet into various packaging materials. These operations involve converting flexible plastic materials into finished packaging products rather than producing the raw polymer resins. The classification applies to manufacturers who work with materials like polyethylene, polypropylene, and other plastic films to create packaging solutions for consumer, commercial, and industrial applications.
Typical businesses in this class include plastic bag manufacturers producing retail shopping bags or garbage bags, operations creating food wrapping films for supermarkets, specialty producers making protective bubble packaging for shipping, and facilities that laminate plastic films with paper or other materials for enhanced packaging properties. These businesses typically operate extrusion, blowing, sealing, and cutting equipment to transform polymer materials into functional packaging products.
Primary activities in plain English
- Manufacturing plastic bags of various types including shopping bags, garbage bags, and specialty bags
- Producing plastic sacks, packets, and pouches from plastic film or sheeting
- Manufacturing bubble packaging materials used for product protection during shipping
- Producing plastic film for various applications including food wrapping
- Manufacturing plastic food wrapping products for retail and commercial use
- Producing plastic garbage bags for household, commercial, and industrial use
- Laminating plastic with paper or other materials to create composite packaging materials
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes businesses manufacturing rigid plastic packaging containers and bottles, which fall under ANZSIC 1912 (Rigid Polymer Product Manufacturing). It also excludes manufacturers of plastic pipes, tubes, and fittings (ANZSIC 1913) and businesses primarily engaged in producing the raw polymer resins and basic materials, which are classified in Division 17 (Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing) and Division 18 (Basic Chemical and Chemical Product Manufacturing).
Businesses that primarily print on plastic packaging materials may need to consider ANZSIC 1612 (Printing Support Services) if printing is their main activity, while those manufacturing paper bags and packaging would fall under ANZSIC 1512 (Corrugated Paperboard and Paperboard Container Manufacturing) or related paper product classifications.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register (ABR), accurately selecting ANZSIC 1911 ensures proper classification for tax purposes and industry benchmarking. Businesses in this classification typically need to lodge business activity statements and may be eligible for various manufacturing grants and incentives, though specific eligibility depends on individual circumstances and program criteria.
Workers' compensation premiums are influenced by ANZSIC classification, with this category generally reflecting the risk profile of polymer product manufacturing operations. Businesses should maintain accurate records of their primary activities as classification authorities may review ANZSIC codes during audits or compliance checks. The related BIC code 19110 may be used in certain statistical reporting contexts.