What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1499 covers businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing various wood products not classified elsewhere in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification system. This classification captures specialised woodworking operations that produce functional and decorative items from wood and related materials like cork, bamboo, cane, and wicker. Typical businesses in this class operate workshops or small manufacturing facilities where raw wood materials are transformed into finished products through cutting, shaping, assembly, and finishing processes.
Examples of businesses that would be classified here include a workshop manufacturing custom wooden picture frames for art galleries, a facility producing wooden pallets for logistics companies, an artisan creating ornamental wood carvings for architectural features, a manufacturer producing wooden tool handles for hardware suppliers, and a business crafting wicker baskets or cane furniture components (but not complete furniture assemblies). These operations typically serve other businesses in supply chains rather than direct consumer markets.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class primarily engage in:
- Manufacturing wooden containers and storage boxes
- Producing ornamental woodwork and decorative items
- Making wooden pallets for material handling and shipping
- Manufacturing wooden picture and mirror frames
- Producing wooden tool handles for various implements
- Creating wooden trellises and garden structures
- General wood turning operations for various products
- Manufacturing products from wicker, cork, bamboo or cane (excluding furniture)
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes several related manufacturing activities that have their own classifications:
Manufacturing shooks (the prepared parts for making containers) is included in ANZSIC 1411 Log Sawmilling rather than this class. Complete furniture manufacturing, whether from wood, wicker, bamboo or cane, falls under ANZSIC Group 251 Furniture Manufacturing. Wooden toy and sporting goods manufacturing is classified under ANZSIC 2592 Toy, Sporting and Recreational Product Manufacturing.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you would typically use Business Industry Code (BIC) 14990 for operations falling under ANZSIC 1499. This classification is important for accurate tax reporting on Business Activity Statements and annual returns. For workers' compensation insurance, businesses in this class are generally classified under the wood product manufacturing category, though premium rates may vary based on specific operations and safety records.
When applying for business grants or industry assistance programs, ensure you use the correct ANZSIC code as many programs target specific industry sectors. This classification may also be used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for industry surveys and economic data collection, so accurate reporting helps maintain reliable industry statistics.