Industry

32522 Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing

Fabrication de fibres et de filaments artificiels et synthétiques

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple or tow. Artificial fibres are made from organic polymers derived from natural raw materials, mainly cellulose. Synthetic fibres are generally derived from petrochemicals. Establishments that both manufacture and texture fibres are included.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleArtificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry
Parent code3252 - Resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-07-17
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 32522

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 32522
Packaging line coordinator

Use this page when the file covers labeling, filling, sealing, palletizing, and contract packing. It helps confirm whether 32522 Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 32522
Metal fabrication estimator

Use this page when the file covers custom metal jobs, fabrication quotes, welding loads, and shop planning. It helps confirm whether 32522 Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 32522
Food plant production manager

Use this page when the file covers food processing lines, packaging shifts, quality holds, and plant throughput. It helps confirm whether 32522 Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 32522
Plastics extrusion supervisor

Use this page when the file covers extrusion runs, resin changeovers, tooling setups, and output scheduling. It helps confirm whether 32522 Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Wood productsConsumer goodsFood processingMetal fabricationMachinery assembly

In this section

Source row

32522Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments 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 32522 cover?

Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple or tow. Artificial fibres are made from organic polymers derived from natural raw materi...

Which level of the hierarchy is 32522?

It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 32522?

It rolls up to 3252 Resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing.

Should I stop at 32522 or go lower?

1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments manufacturing.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 32522?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 32522?

No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Does 32522 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

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 32522?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

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.