Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, by bonding and/or interlocking fibres. Mechanical, chemical, thermal and solvent methods, and combinations thereof, are used.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Nonwoven fabric mills |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31323 - Nonwoven fabric mills |
| International correspondence | C1399* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- finishing fabrics made in the same nonwoven fabric mills
Examples
- carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturing
- nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- nonwoven felts (e.g., hair, jute, pressed, punched, wool), manufacturing
- padding and wadding, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
- ribbons, made in nonwoven fabric mills
- air laid nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- blankets, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
- bonded-fibre fabrics, manufacturing
- carded nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturing
- finishing fabrics made in the same nonwoven fabric mills
- melt-blown nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- needle loomed felts, manufacturing
- nonwoven fabric tapes, manufacturing
- nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- nonwoven felts (e.g., hair, jute, pressed, punched, wool), manufacturing
- padding and wadding, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
- ribbons, made in nonwoven fabric mills
- spun laid nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- spunbonded fabrics, manufacturing
- wet laid nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
- wipes, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturingnonwoven fabrics, manufacturingnonwoven felts (e.g., hair, jute, pressed, punched, wool), manufacturingpadding and wadding, nonwoven fabric, manufacturingribbons, made in nonwoven fabric mills
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1399*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 313230
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
313230
Nonwoven fabric mills
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 313230 Nonwoven fabric mills. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
313230
carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313230 Nonwoven fabric mills to a business file.
03
313230
nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313230 Nonwoven fabric mills to a business file.
04
313230
nonwoven felts (e.g., hair, jute, pressed, punched, wool), manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as nonwoven felts (e.g., hair, jute, pressed, punched, wool), manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 313230 Nonwoven fabric mills to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 313230Nonwoven fabric mills
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1399*Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
Approximate correspondence
Nonwoven fabric (e.g., felt), manufacturing
US NAICS reference313230 - Nonwoven Fabric Mills
Source row
313230Nonwoven fabric mills
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 313230 cover?
Nonwoven fabric mills: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, by bonding and/or interlocking fibres. Mechanical, chemical, thermal and solvent methods, and combinations thereof, are used.
Which level of the hierarchy is 313230?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 313230?
It rolls up to 31323 Nonwoven fabric mills.
Should I stop at 313230 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 313230?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 313230?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 313230 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 22 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 313230?
Yes. The page shows C1399* Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c..
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Nonwoven Fabric Mills.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.