SIC 1479 — Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 1479 representing 'Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, 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 212390 - Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (via SIC1987:1479→NAICS1997:212393→2002:212393→2007:212393→2012:212393→2017:212393→2022:212390)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 1479 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, 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 1479:
- 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 1479 represent?
SIC 1479 is 'Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, 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): 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 1479?
SIC code 1479 maps to modern NAICS codes: 212390 - Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying.