What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2513 classifies Australian businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing mattresses and related support systems. This includes production using various core materials such as inner springs, foam, latex, rubber, plastic, or water-filled bladders. The classification applies to establishments that assemble and upholster these products into finished mattresses ready for sale.
Typical operations in this class include a factory producing premium inner spring mattresses for retail brands, a specialty workshop crafting custom latex mattresses for healthcare applications, or a manufacturer assembling upholstered bed bases with integrated storage. The classification also covers waterbed manufacturers and firms producing foam mattresses for caravans or marine use. Businesses primarily engaged in re-upholstering or renovating existing mattresses may also fall under this class if manufacturing is their main activity.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class typically engage in one or more of the following activities:
- Manufacturing inner spring mattresses with fabric upholstery
- Producing foam, latex, or rubber core mattresses
- Making water-filled mattresses
- Manufacturing upholstered mattress supports or bed bases
- Producing sponge or plastic mattresses
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes several related manufacturing activities that fall under other ANZSIC classifications:
Manufacturing wire mattress supports without upholstery (such as link mesh or wire spring units) is classified under Class 2299 Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing n.e.c.. This distinction is important for businesses that produce the metal frameworks without finishing them with padding or fabric.
Production of mattress protectors, pillows, or cushions falls outside this class. Rubber-based protectors are classified under Class 1920 Natural Rubber Product Manufacturing, while textile-based protectors and pillows fall under Class 1333 Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll need to select ANZSIC 2513 if mattress manufacturing is your primary activity. This code will flow through to your Business Industry Code (BIC) for statistical purposes and tax reporting.
Workers' compensation premiums in Australia are typically risk-rated by industry classification, so using the correct ANZSIC code ensures appropriate coverage and premium calculations. For grant applications or industry assistance programs, accurately classifying your manufacturing operation helps ensure eligibility assessment against correct industry benchmarks.
Businesses that both manufacture mattresses and retail them directly to consumers should still use this manufacturing code as their primary classification if manufacturing is their main activity, though they may need additional codes for retail activities.