2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

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.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
212324		212324		212324		Ball clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		China clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		Clay, ball, mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		Clay, natural, mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		Kaolin mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		Paper clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		Rubber clay mining and/or beneficiating
212324		212324		212324		Slip clay mining and/or beneficiating