Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cookies, crackers, biscuits and similar products.
Canadian industry
311821 Cookie and cracker manufacturing
Fabrication de biscuits et de craquelins
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Cookie and cracker manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 31182 - Cookie, cracker and pasta manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C1071* |
| 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. |
Examples
- crackers, cookies and biscuits (e.g., graham, saltine, soda), manufacturing
- ice cream cones and wafers, manufacturing
- biscuits, dry, manufacturing
- cracker meal and crumbs, manufacturing
- crackers, cookies and biscuits (e.g., graham, saltine, soda), manufacturing
- ice cream cones and wafers, manufacturing
- zwieback and rusk, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
crackers, cookies and biscuits (e.g., graham, saltine, soda), manufacturingice cream cones and wafers, manufacturingbiscuits, dry, manufacturingcracker meal and crumbs, manufacturingzwieback and rusk, manufacturing
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: C1071*
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 311821
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
311821
Cookie and cracker manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 311821 Cookie and cracker manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
311821
crackers, cookies and biscuits (e.g., graham, saltine, soda), manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as crackers, cookies and biscuits (e.g., graham, saltine, soda), manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311821 Cookie and cracker manufacturing to a business file.
03
311821
ice cream cones and wafers, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ice cream cones and wafers, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311821 Cookie and cracker manufacturing to a business file.
04
311821
biscuits, dry, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as biscuits, dry, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 311821 Cookie and cracker manufacturing 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
- 311821Cookie and cracker manufacturing
- 311824Flour mixes, dough, and pasta manufacturing from purchased flour
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1071*Manufacture of bakery products
Approximate correspondence
Cookie and cracker, manufacturing
US NAICS reference311821 - Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
Source row
311821Cookie and cracker manufacturing
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 311821 cover?
Cookie and cracker manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cookies, crackers, biscuits and similar products.
Which level of the hierarchy is 311821?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 311821?
It rolls up to 31182 Cookie, cracker and pasta manufacturing.
Should I stop at 311821 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 311821?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 311821?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 311821 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 7 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.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 311821?
Yes. The page shows C1071* Manufacture of bakery products.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing.
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.