Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mixing pigments, solvents and binders into paints, stains and other coatings; and manufacturing related products.
Canadian industry
325510 Paint and coating manufacturing
Fabrication de peintures et de revêtements
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Paint and coating manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 32551 - Paint and coating manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C2022* |
| 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
- manufacturing artists' paints (See 339940 Office supplies (except paper) manufacturing)
- manufacturing biological stains (See 325130 Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing)
- manufacturing caulking compounds (See 325520 Adhesive manufacturing)
- manufacturing synthetic organic and inorganic dyes, pigments, lakes and toners (See 325130 Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing)
- manufacturing turpentine (See 325190 Other basic organic chemical manufacturing (MEX))
Examples
- dopes, paint and lacquer, manufacturing
- frit, manufacturing
- glaziers' putty, manufacturing
- latex paints (i.e., water-based), manufacturing
- paint and varnish removers, manufacturing
- paintbrush cleaners, manufacturing
- paints, oil and alkyd vehicle, manufacturing
- stains (except biological), manufacturing
- varnishes, manufacturing
- water repellent coatings for wood, concrete and masonry, manufacturing
- wood fillers, manufacturing
- architectural coatings (i.e., paint), manufacturing
- calcimines, manufacturing
- dispersions, pigment, manufacturing
- dopes, paint and lacquer, manufacturing
- driers, paint and varnish, manufacturing
- enamel paints, manufacturing
- epoxy coatings, manufacturing
- fillers, wood (e.g., dry, liquid, paste), manufacturing
- frit, manufacturing
- glass frit, manufacturing
- glaziers' putty, manufacturing
- industrial product finishes and coatings (i.e., paint), manufacturing
- japans, manufacturing
- latex paints (i.e., water-based), manufacturing
- marine paints, manufacturing
- motor vehicle paints, manufacturing
- oil-based paints or stains, manufacturing
- paint and varnish removers, manufacturing
- paint thinner and reducer preparations, manufacturing
- paintbrush cleaners, manufacturing
- paints (except artists), manufacturing
- paints, emulsion (i.e., latex paint), manufacturing
- paints, oil and alkyd vehicle, manufacturing
- plastic wood fillers, manufacturing
- plastisol coating compounds, manufacturing
- polyurethane coatings, manufacturing
- powder coatings, manufacturing
- primers, paint, manufacturing
- shellac, manufacturing
- stains (except biological), manufacturing
- varnishes, manufacturing
- water repellent coatings for wood, concrete and masonry, manufacturing
- wood fillers, manufacturing
- wood stains, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
dopes, paint and lacquer, manufacturingfrit, manufacturingglaziers' putty, manufacturinglatex paints (i.e., water-based), manufacturingpaint and varnish removers, 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: C2022*
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 325510
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
325510
Paint and coating manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 325510 Paint and coating manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
325510
dopes, paint and lacquer, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dopes, paint and lacquer, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325510 Paint and coating manufacturing to a business file.
03
325510
frit, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as frit, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325510 Paint and coating manufacturing to a business file.
04
325510
glaziers' putty, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as glaziers' putty, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325510 Paint and coating 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
- 325510Paint and coating manufacturing
Commonly confused with
339940 — Office supplies (except paper) manufacturing
manufacturing artists' paints (See 339940 Office supplies (except paper) manufacturing)
325130 — Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing
manufacturing biological stains (See 325130 Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing)
325520 — Adhesive manufacturing
manufacturing caulking compounds (See 325520 Adhesive manufacturing)
325190 — Other basic organic chemical manufacturing
manufacturing turpentine (See 325190 Other basic organic chemical manufacturing (MEX))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C2022*Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Approximate correspondence
Paint and coating, manufacturing
US NAICS reference325510 - Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Source row
325510Paint and coating 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 325510 cover?
Paint and coating manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mixing pigments, solvents and binders into paints, stains and other coatings; and manufacturing related products.
Which level of the hierarchy is 325510?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 325510?
It rolls up to 32551 Paint and coating manufacturing.
Should I stop at 325510 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 325510?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 325510?
Yes. 5 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 325510 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 45 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 325510?
Yes. The page shows C2022* Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Paint and Coating 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.