ATO business industry code

24630 Machine Tool and Parts Manufacturing

This BIC code maps back to ANZSIC class 2463 and should generally reflect the business activity producing the largest share of income on the relevant tax return.

Code facts

ANZSIC group
246 Specialised machinery and equipment mfg
ANZSIC subdivision
24 Machinery and equipment mfg
Division
C Manufacturing

Industries covered

  • Drilling machinery mfg - woodworking or metalworking
  • Drills mfg - portable electric
  • Forging machinery mfg
  • Hand tools nec mfg - pneumatic or power operated
  • Lathes mfg - woodworking or metalworking
  • Metalworking machinery mfg nec
  • Pneumatic tools mfg nec
  • Power saws mfg - woodworking or metalworking
  • Welding or cutting equipment mfg - gas
  • Woodworking machinery mfg nec

Practical guidance

For tax work, the relevant question is usually which activity produces the largest share of income. That is the label the BIC is trying to capture.

If the activity is mixed, use the parent ANZSIC class first and then compare the nearby BIC codes rather than guessing from the title alone.

Related BIC codes

No nearby BIC codes are grouped under the same parent ANZSIC class.

Compliance risk score

2 of 2 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ATO workbook sheet 2026
Complete hierarchy
- Parent ANZSIC class and hierarchy links are present

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Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Drilling machinery mfg - woodworking or metalworkingDrills mfg - portable electricForging machinery mfgHand tools nec mfg - pneumatic or power operatedLathes mfg - woodworking or metalworkingMetalworking machinery mfg nec

Also relevant for

Source: ATO_INDUSTRY_TEXT + AU_CODEX_SEMANTIC_MATCH_V1, 2026-05-07

Nearby BIC codes to compare

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In this section

24630 Machine Tool and Parts Manufacturing

Frequently asked questions

What does BIC 24630 cover?

The code groups business activities under the ATO wording used for tax return workflows. It is the code to use when the business needs a practical industry label, not a broad industry explanation.

How do I know whether this is the right BIC?

Check the parent ANZSIC class, then compare the industry descriptions listed on the page. If the business activity sits elsewhere, the parent ANZSIC class will usually point you to the better match.

Why does the page show nearby BIC codes?

Nearby codes help you compare similar labels and avoid choosing a code that is too broad or too narrow for the underlying activity.

Source and trust

Official source
ATO BIC workbook
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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