Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 1399: Manufacture of other textiles that are unspecified in another position

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 1399

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 1399 designates Manufacture of other textiles that are unspecified in another position (صُنع منسوجات أخرى غير مصنفة في موضع آخر) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`1399`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of other textiles that are unspecified in another position
Official Title (AR)	صُنع منسوجات أخرى غير مصنفة في موضع آخر
Classification Level	Class
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`139` — Manufacture of other textiles
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Official Activity Codes in Class 1399 (10)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`139910`	Manufacture of strips from woven fabrics	صناعة شرائط من أقمشة منسوجة	View Code 139910 →
`139921`	Manufacture of fabrics for abayas and men’s cloaks from hair	صناعة أقمشة العباءات والمشالح من الشعر	View Code 139921 →
`139922`	Manufacture of fabrics for abayas and men’s cloaks from wool	صناعة أقمشة العباءات والمشالح من الصوف	View Code 139922 →
`139923`	Manufacture of fabrics for abayas and men’s cloaks from lint	صناعة أقمشة العباءات والمشالح من الوبر	View Code 139923 →
`139930`	Manufacture of kinds of tulles, dentelle and others from mesh fabrics	صناعة أنواع التل والدانتلا وغيرها من الأقمشة الشبكية	View Code 139930 →
`139940`	Manufacture of kinds of fibers (impregnated or covered)	صناعة أنواع اللباد (مشرب أو مغطى )	View Code 139940 →
`139950`	Manufacture of fillers from textile materials includes (period nappies, cotton blood stoppers)	صناعة الحشو من المواد النسيجية ، يشمل ( الحفاظات الصحية ، وسدات قطنية لوقف النزيف )	View Code 139950 →
`139960`	Manufacture of material or textile strips and impregnated, covered or rubber-coated fabrics and the like	صناعة خيوط معدنية أو نسيجية ، وصناعة أقمشة مشربه أو مغطاة أو مطلية بمطاط أو لدائن وما شابهها	View Code 139960 →
`139970`	Manufacture of textile wicks, hoses and pipes coated, reinforced or fitted with other materials	صناعة فتائل وخراطيم و أنابيب نسيجية مبطنه أو مقواه أو مزودة بمواد أخرى	View Code 139970 →
`139980`	Manufacture of trademarks, entourage decoration and similar types from textile materials	صناعة العلامات التجارية ، حاشية الزخرفة والأصناف المماثلة من المواد النسيجية	View Code 139980 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 1399 cover?

SSIC 1399 covers Manufacture of other textiles that are unspecified in another position (صُنع منسوجات أخرى غير مصنفة في موضع آخر) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 1399?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 1399?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 1399 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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