2002 NAICS Definitions

212324 Kaolin and Ball Clay Mining

This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site and/or mining kaolin or ball clay (e.g., china clay, paper clay, and slip clay) and (2) establishments primarily engaged in beneficiating (i.e., preparing) kaolin or ball clay.

Cross-References.

• Establishments primarily engaged in calcining, dead burning, or otherwise processing (i.e., beyond basic preparation) kaolin and ball clay are classified in U.S. Industry 327992, Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
212324	212324		Ball clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		China clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		Clay, ball, mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		Clay, natural, mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		Kaolin mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		Paper clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		Rubber clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324	212324		Slip clay mining and/or beneficiating

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