Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing printing inks and ink jet inks, whether black or coloured.
Canadian industry
325910 Printing ink manufacturing
Fabrication d'encre d'imprimerie
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Printing ink manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 32591 - Printing ink manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C2022* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
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. |
Inclusions
- manufacturing of ink jet cartridges
Exclusions
- manufacturing toners for photocopiers, laser printers and similar electrostatic printing devices (See 325999 All other miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing (CAN))
- manufacturing writing, drawing and stamping ink (See 325999 All other miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing (CAN))
- recycling ink jet cartridges (See 811210 Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (CAN))
Examples
- gold and bronze printing inks, manufacturing
- inkjet cartridges, manufacturing
- manufacturing of ink jet cartridges
- printing ink manufacturing
- printing inks (e.g., duplicating, lithographic, flexographic, letterpress), manufacturing
- printing inks (e.g., offset, gravure, inkjet), manufacturing
- screen process inks, manufacturing
- stencil inks, manufacturing
- textile printing inks, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
gold and bronze printing inks, manufacturinginkjet cartridges, manufacturingmanufacturing of ink jet cartridgesprinting inks (e.g., offset, gravure, inkjet), manufacturingscreen process inks, manufacturing
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
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 325910
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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325910
Printing ink manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 325910 Printing ink manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
325910
gold and bronze printing inks, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as gold and bronze printing inks, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325910 Printing ink manufacturing to a business file.
03
325910
inkjet cartridges, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as inkjet cartridges, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325910 Printing ink manufacturing to a business file.
04
325910
manufacturing of ink jet cartridges
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as manufacturing of ink jet cartridges. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 325910 Printing ink 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
- 325910Printing ink manufacturing
Commonly confused with
325999 — All other miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing
manufacturing toners for photocopiers, laser printers and similar electrostatic printing devices (S...
811210 — Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance
recycling ink jet cartridges (See 811210 Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C2022*Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Approximate correspondence
Printing ink, manufacturing
US NAICS reference325910 - Printing Ink Manufacturing
Source row
325910Printing ink 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 325910 cover?
Printing ink manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing printing inks and ink jet inks, whether black or coloured.
Which level of the hierarchy is 325910?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 325910?
It rolls up to 32591 Printing ink manufacturing.
Should I stop at 325910 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 325910?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 325910?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 325910 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 9 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 325910?
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: Printing Ink 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.