NIC-2008 · Section G · Class 4662
NIC Code 46620
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
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In plain English
Wholesale of metals and metal ores — seen on a real filing, paired with the scrap-trading code above.
Businesses that usually file under 46620
- Metal trading
- Metal ore trading
- Steel trading company
Where 46620 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Division 46 | Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
| Group 466 | Other specialized wholesale |
| Class 4662 | Wholesale of metals and metal ores |
| Sub-class 46620 | Wholesale of metals and metal ores |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 46620, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 46620
To carry on the business of wholesale trading of metals and metal ores.
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 46620
- 46699: Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap n.e.c.
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 46620: FAQ
What is NIC code 46620?
NIC code 46620 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Wholesale of metals and metal ores". It sits in class 4662 (Wholesale of metals and metal ores), under division 46 (Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles).
Can I use 46620 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 46620 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 46620 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.