Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chocolate confectionery from purchased chocolate.
Canadian industry
311352 Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate
Fabrication de confiseries à partir de chocolat acheté
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31135 - Chocolate and chocolate confectionery manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C1073* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-07-17 |
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. |
Exclusions
- chocolate candy made on the premises for immediate consumption (See 722512 Limited-service eating places (CAN))
- manufacturing chocolate confectionery from cacao beans (See 311351 Chocolate and chocolate confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans (US))
Examples
- candy, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate (e.g., coatings, liquor, syrup, baking), made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate bars, made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate confectionery, made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate-covered granola bars, made from purchased chocolate
- drinks, cocoa powder or chocolate instant, made from purchased chocolate
- fudge, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- nuts, chocolate-covered, made from purchased chocolate
- candy stores, chocolate candy made on the premises (except for immediate consumption)
- candy, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate (e.g., coatings, liquor, syrup, baking), made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate bars, made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate confectionery, made from purchased chocolate
- chocolate-covered granola bars, made from purchased chocolate
- cocoa, powdered, mixed with other ingredients, made from purchased chocolate
- drinks, cocoa powder or chocolate instant, made from purchased chocolate
- fudge, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- nuts, chocolate-covered, made from purchased chocolate
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
candy, chocolate, made from purchased chocolatechocolate (e.g., coatings, liquor, syrup, baking), made from purchased chocolatechocolate bars, made from purchased chocolatechocolate confectionery, made from purchased chocolatechocolate-covered granola bars, made from purchased chocolate
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-07-17
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1073*
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 311352
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
311352
Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 311352 Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
311352
candy, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as candy, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311352 Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate to a business file.
03
311352
chocolate (e.g., coatings, liquor, syrup, baking), made from purchased chocolate
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as chocolate (e.g., coatings, liquor, syrup, baking), made from purchased chocolate. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311352 Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate to a business file.
04
311352
chocolate bars, made from purchased chocolate
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as chocolate bars, made from purchased chocolate. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311352 Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate 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
- 311351Chocolate and chocolate confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans
- 311352Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate
Commonly confused with
722512 — Limited-service eating places
chocolate candy made on the premises for immediate consumption (See 722512 Limited-service eating p...
311351 — Chocolate and chocolate confectionery manufacturing from cacao beans
manufacturing chocolate confectionery from cacao beans (See 311351 Chocolate and chocolate confecti...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1073*Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
Approximate correspondence
Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate
US NAICS reference311352 - Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
Source row
311352Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate
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 311352 cover?
Confectionery manufacturing from purchased chocolate: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chocolate confectionery from purchased chocolate.
Which level of the hierarchy is 311352?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 311352?
It rolls up to 31135 Chocolate and chocolate confectionery manufacturing.
Should I stop at 311352 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 311352?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 311352?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 311352 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 18 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, Machinery assembly, Chemical production.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 311352?
Yes. The page shows C1073* Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate.
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.