Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing unsupported plastic profile shapes or plastic pipes and pipe fittings.
Industry
32612 Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing
Fabrication de tuyaux, de raccords de tuyauterie et de profilés non stratifiés en plastique
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Unlaminated plastic profile shape manufacturing
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Plastic pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into plastic pipes and pipe fittings.
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 3261 - Plastic product manufacturing |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| 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 non-current-carrying plastic conduit (See 33593 Wiring device manufacturing)
- manufacturing plastic hose (See 326220 Rubber and plastic hose and belting manufacturing)
- manufacturing plastic plumbing fixtures (See 32619 Other plastic product manufacturing)
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
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 32612
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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32612
Packaging line coordinator
Use this page when the file covers labeling, filling, sealing, palletizing, and contract packing. It helps confirm whether 32612 Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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Metal fabrication estimator
Use this page when the file covers custom metal jobs, fabrication quotes, welding loads, and shop planning. It helps confirm whether 32612 Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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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 32612 Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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Plastics extrusion supervisor
Use this page when the file covers extrusion runs, resin changeovers, tooling setups, and output scheduling. It helps confirm whether 32612 Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 32611Plastic packaging materials and unlaminated film and sheet manufacturing
- 32612Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing
- 32613Laminated plastic plate, sheet (except packaging), and shape manufacturing
- 32614Polystyrene foam product manufacturing
- 32615Urethane and other foam product (except polystyrene) manufacturing
- 32616Plastic bottle manufacturing
Commonly confused with
33593 — Wiring device manufacturing
manufacturing non-current-carrying plastic conduit (See 33593 Wiring device manufacturing)
326220 — Rubber and plastic hose and belting manufacturing
manufacturing plastic hose (See 326220 Rubber and plastic hose and belting manufacturing)
32619 — Other plastic product manufacturing
manufacturing plastic plumbing fixtures (See 32619 Other plastic product manufacturing)
Source row
32612Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape 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 32612 cover?
Plastic pipe, pipe fitting, and unlaminated profile shape manufacturing: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing unsupported plastic profile shapes or plastic pipes and pipe fittings.
Which level of the hierarchy is 32612?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 32612?
It rolls up to 3261 Plastic product manufacturing.
Should I stop at 32612 or go lower?
2 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Unlaminated plastic profile shape manufacturing, Plastic pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 32612?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 32612?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 32612 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.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 32612?
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.