NIC-2008 · Section C · Class 2023
NIC Code 20237
Manufacture of cosmetics and toileteries (includes manufacture of pre- shave, shaving or after shave preparations; personal deodorants and anti- respirants; perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations; beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, other than medicaments; manicure and pedicure preparations etc.)
In plain English
Manufacture of cosmetics and toiletries — including own-label/D2C beauty brands that actually manufacture (not just resell).
Businesses that usually file under 20237
- Cosmetics manufacturing
- Personal care manufacturing
- Skincare brand manufacturing
- Beauty products manufacturing
Where 20237 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section C | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Division 20 | Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products |
| Group 202 | Manufacture of other chemical products |
| Class 2023 | Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations |
| Sub-class 20237 | Manufacture of cosmetics and toileteries (includes manufacture of pre- shave, shaving or after shave preparations; personal deodorants and anti- respirants; perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations; beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, other than medicaments; manicure and pedicure preparations etc.) |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 20237, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 20237
To carry on the business of manufacturing cosmetics, toiletries and personal-care products.
A starting point only. The main object in your MoA should describe what your company will actually do, and the NIC code you choose should match it. A vague object or a code that does not match it is a common reason for a SPICe+ resubmission remark.
Related NIC codes to compare with 20237
- 20232: Manufacture of cleaning and polishing products (preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms; artificial waxes and prepared waxes; polishes and creams for leather, wood, glass, metal etc.; scouring pastes and powders, including paper, wadding etc. coated or covered with these)
- 47722: Retail sale of perfumery and cosmetic articles
If two codes fit, put the one that will earn the larger share of revenue as primary and add the other as a secondary activity. SPICe+ Part A accepts up to three codes.
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NIC code 20237: FAQ
What is NIC code 20237?
NIC code 20237 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Manufacture of cosmetics and toileteries (includes manufacture of pre- shave, shaving or after shave preparations; personal deodorants and anti- respirants; perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations; beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, other than medicaments; manicure and pedicure preparations etc.)". It sits in class 2023 (Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations), under division 20 (Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products).
Can I use 20237 in SPICe+ for company registration?
Yes. SPICe+ Part A asks for the main industrial activity as five-digit NIC-2008 sub-class codes. You can give up to three, with one marked as primary. Use 20237 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 20237 also used for Udyam and LLP registration?
Yes. LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) uses the same NIC-2008 codes, and Udyam registration asks for NIC codes for each activity. GST is different: it uses HSN codes for goods and SAC codes for services, not NIC codes.
Registering a company or LLP in Ahmedabad? We choose the NIC codes, draft the object clause to match, and file SPICe+ or FiLLiP to keep the risk of a resubmission remark low.
Company registration in AhmedabadSource: National Industrial Classification 2008 (MoSPI). Last reviewed 20 October 2026.