SIC 1459 — Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 1459 representing 'Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals, NEC' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 212323 - Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining (via SIC1987:1459→NAICS1997:212325→2002:212325→2007:212325→2012:212325→2017:212325→2022:212323)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 1459 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals, NEC |
| Division | Division B: Mining |
| Major Group | Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 1459:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 14 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 1459 represent?
SIC 1459 is 'Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals, NEC', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels (Division B: Mining); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 212323 (Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 1459?
SIC code 1459 maps to modern NAICS codes: 212323 - Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining.