Level

No. Categories of

HSIC Code [Range]

Format

Example

Top-level: Company Section

21

1-digit [A-U]

alphabet

G - Import/export, wholesale and retail trades

Second level: Co Division

88

2-digit [01 - 99]

numeral

47 - Retail trade

Third level: Company Group

221

3-digit [011 - 990]

numeral

472 - Retail sale of food, beverages, and tobacco in specialized stores

Fourth level: Company Class

483

3-digit [011 - 990]

numeral

4721 - Retail sale of food in specialized stores

Fourth level: Company Class

1001

6-digit numeral [011000 - 990000]

472105 - Retail sale of fruits and vegetables, fresh