15.12
Class
Manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material
SDMX: C1512
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
1 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This class includes: - manufacture of luggage, handbags, backpacks, etc., of leather, composition leather or any other material where the same technology is used as for leather - manufacture of saddlery and harness for any animal - manufacture of non-metallic watch bands (e.g. fabric, leather, plastic) - manufacture of diverse articles of leather or composition leather (e.g. driving belts, packings) - manufacture of shoelaces, of leather - manufacture of horse whips and riding crops
+ Also Includes
This class also includes: - manufacture of leather clothes for animals
✗ Excludes
This class excludes: - manufacture of leather wearing apparel, see 14.24 - manufacture of leather gloves and hats, see 14.29 - manufacture of footwear, see 15.20 - manufacture of saddles for bicycles, see 30.92 - manufacture of precious metal watch bands, see 32.12 - manufacture of non-precious metal watch bands, see 32.13 - manufacture of linemen’s safety belts and other belts for occupational use, see 32.99
Frequently Confused With
14.24
Manufacture of leather clothes and fur apparel
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14.29 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.
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15.20 Manufacture of footwear
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30.92 Manufacture of bicycles and mobility chairs
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32.12 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
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Who is this code for?
Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIXProduction managers and directors in manufacturing
SOC 2020:1121 Common titles: Plant manager, Factory manager
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives
SOC 2020:8111 Common titles: Machine operator, Factory worker
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)
SOC 2020:8131 Common titles: Assembly worker, Line worker
Related Occupations
Industrial engineersMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section C (Manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material).
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Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) —
UK SIC 2026
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