Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing softwood veneer and plywood.
Canadian industry
321212 Softwood veneer and plywood mills
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Softwood veneer and plywood mills |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 32121 - Veneer, plywood and engineered wood product manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C1621* |
| 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. |
Exclusions
- preserving purchased plywood (See 321114 Wood preservation (US))
Examples
- panels, softwood plywood, manufacturing
- plywood mills, softwood
- veneer mills, softwood
- dimension veneer, softwood, manufacturing
- panels, softwood plywood, manufacturing
- plywood mills, softwood
- plywood, overlaid, softwood, manufacturing
- plywood, softwood, faced with non-wood materials, manufacturing
- prefinished softwood plywood, manufacturing
- softwood plywood composites, manufacturing
- softwood veneer or plywood, manufacturing
- veneer mills, softwood
- veneer, softwood, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
panels, softwood plywood, manufacturingplywood mills, softwoodveneer mills, softwooddimension veneer, softwood, manufacturingplywood, overlaid, softwood, 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: C1621*
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 321212
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
321212
Softwood veneer and plywood mills
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 321212 Softwood veneer and plywood mills. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
321212
panels, softwood plywood, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as panels, softwood plywood, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 321212 Softwood veneer and plywood mills to a business file.
03
321212
plywood mills, softwood
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as plywood mills, softwood. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 321212 Softwood veneer and plywood mills to a business file.
04
321212
veneer mills, softwood
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as veneer mills, softwood. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 321212 Softwood veneer and plywood 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.
Commonly confused with
321114 — Wood preservation
preserving purchased plywood (See 321114 Wood preservation (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1621*Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels
Approximate correspondence
Softwood veneer and plywood, manufacturing
US NAICS reference321212 - Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Source row
321212Softwood veneer and plywood 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 321212 cover?
Softwood veneer and plywood mills: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing softwood veneer and plywood.
Which level of the hierarchy is 321212?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 321212?
It rolls up to 32121 Veneer, plywood and engineered wood product manufacturing.
Should I stop at 321212 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 321212?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 321212?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 321212 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 13 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, Waferboard mills, Metal fabrication.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 321212?
Yes. The page shows C1621* Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Softwood Veneer and Plywood 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.