What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2010 includes businesses in Australia that are primarily engaged in manufacturing glass and various glass products. This classification applies to operations that transform raw materials into finished glass items through processes like melting, forming, and finishing. Typical examples include companies producing flat glass for windows, glass containers like bottles and jars, automotive glass such as windscreens, domestic glassware including drinkware and ovenware, and specialised products like laboratory glassware or mirrors. This class is part of the broader Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing subdivision, reflecting its focus on mineral-based materials.
Businesses in this class might operate glass furnaces, cutting and shaping facilities, or tempering and laminating lines. Common Australian examples include a factory manufacturing glass bottles for the beverage industry, a specialist producer of laminated safety glass for buildings, a workshop creating stained glass for architectural features, a firm making scientific glass apparatus for laboratories, or a manufacturer of decorative glassware for household use. The classification is used by government agencies, insurers, and researchers to categorise and analyse the glass manufacturing sector.
Primary activities in plain English
This class includes businesses mainly engaged in:
- Manufacturing flat glass products like window glass, plate glass, or sheet glass
- Producing glass containers such as bottles, jars, and other packaging items
- Making automotive glass including windscreens and vehicle windows
- Creating domestic glassware like drinking glasses, kitchenware, and ornamental items
- Manufacturing safety glass through laminating or tempering processes
- Producing mirrors and mirrored glass products
- Making laboratory and scientific glassware for research and medical use
- Manufacturing glass beads, blocks, tubing, and insulators
- Producing optical glass blanks for lenses (before precision grinding)
- Creating stained glass sheets for decorative applications
Exclusions and nearby codes
Certain glass-related activities are excluded from this class and classified elsewhere:
- Manufacturing glass wool or glass wool products is included in Class 2090: Other Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, which covers insulation materials and similar mineral-based products.
- Manufacturing aluminium framed windows and shower screens falls under Class 2223: Architectural Aluminium Product Manufacturing, as the primary activity involves metal fabrication with glass as a component.
- Glazing metal products for the trade (applying glass coatings) is included in Class 2293: Metal Coating and Finishing, which focuses on surface treatment processes.
- Manufacturing glass optical fibre cables is excluded: uninsulated cables are in Class 2419: Other Professional and Scientific Equipment Manufacturing, while insulated cables are in Class 2431: Electric Cable and Wire Manufacturing.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register (ABR), you should select ANZSIC class 2010 if your primary activity involves manufacturing glass or glass products. This classification affects your Business Industry Code (BIC), which is used for workers' compensation insurance premiums—different classes have different risk ratings and premium rates. For tax purposes, including BAS and income tax returns, you must accurately report your main business activity using this code.
This classification may also influence eligibility for certain manufacturing grants or industry support programs targeted at specific sectors. If your business engages in multiple activities, you should classify based on the activity that generates the most revenue. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) uses ANZSIC codes for economic data collection, so accurate classification helps ensure industry statistics reflect actual market conditions. Always verify your classification with relevant authorities if your business activities change or span multiple classes.