What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2313 categorises Australian businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing electrical components for motor vehicles. This classification applies to enterprises that produce these components as their main activity, excluding battery manufacturing and certain types of reconditioning work. The class falls within the broader manufacturing division and specifically under motor vehicle and motor vehicle part manufacturing.
Typical businesses in this category include manufacturers producing alternators and starter motors for automotive applications, factories specialising in automotive wiring harness production, and facilities manufacturing automotive lighting systems including headlights and interior lights. Other examples include companies producing automotive climate control components like heaters and air conditioning units, as well as manufacturers of ignition systems including spark plugs and coils. This classification is used by government agencies, researchers, and industry bodies to track the performance and composition of Australia's manufacturing sector.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 2313 typically engage in one or more of the following activities:
- Manufacturing automotive air conditioning systems and components
- Producing alternators and starter motors for vehicles
- Manufacturing automotive electrical wiring and harnesses
- Producing electric car horns and automotive warning devices
- Manufacturing vehicle heating and demisting systems
- Producing ignition coils and spark plugs
- Manufacturing automotive lighting fixtures including headlights and interior lights
- Producing auxiliary lighting such as spotlights and fog lights
- Manufacturing windscreen wiper systems and components
- Factory exchange reconditioning of automotive electrical components
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes certain activities that fall under other ANZSIC classifications. Manufacturing motor vehicle batteries is not included here but is classified under ANZSIC 2439 (Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing). Similarly, general reconditioning of alternators and starter motors that isn't done on a factory exchange basis falls under ANZSIC 9419 (Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance).
Related classifications include ANZSIC group 231 (Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part Manufacturing) which encompasses this class, and ANZSIC subdivision 23 (Transport Equipment Manufacturing) which covers a broader range of vehicle manufacturing activities. Businesses should ensure they select the most specific classification that matches their primary activity when registering with official agencies.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll need to select the ANZSIC code that best matches your primary activity. For businesses manufacturing automotive electrical components, ANZSIC 2313 is typically the appropriate classification. This code may also be relevant for Business Industry Code (BIC) reporting and industry statistics collection.
Workers' compensation insurance classifications may use ANZSIC codes as reference points, but each state territory has its own premium calculation system. Some government grants and industry assistance programs may use ANZSIC classifications to determine eligibility, particularly those targeted at specific manufacturing sectors. Businesses should maintain accurate records of their primary activities as classification errors could affect reporting requirements or program eligibility.