We have several easy to use references available: The Industry Drill-Down provides a complete list of 6-digit codes along with links to the full descriptions and cross-reference to similar codes. The NAICS Manual & Downloadable Reference Files can be purchased here.
DOWNLOAD THE TABLE: 2017 NAICS U.S. Matched to 2012 NAICS U.S. (Full Concordance) Highlights of NAICS Changes Include: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction (2012 NAICS Code 211111) will be broken into two new codes in 2017. These codes will be 211120, Crude Petroleum Extraction and 211130, Natural Gas Extraction. Also, Natural Gas Liquid Extraction, … Read more
There were 1,175 industries in 2007 NAICS United States and in 2012 NAICS United States there are 1,065 industries. For 2012, revisions were made to address changes in the economy. These included content revisions for selected areas, several title changes, and clarification of a few industry definitions. Specifically, the changes include: (1) collapsing detail in … Read more
A new North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) is under development, starting in nine service sectors. Whereas NAICS focuses on the input and production processes of industries, NAPCS will classify all the output of the industries of NAICS. The long-term objective of NAPCS is to develop a market-oriented, or demand-based, classification system for products that … Read more
Data on international trade in goods are necessarily collected on a commodity basis, whereas NAICS and SIC, data are on an establishment basis. Commodity groups approximating the NAICS categories were developed, however, and published for the years 1997 through 1999. (These overlap with series for groups using SIC commodity group classifications in the year 1997.) … Read more
NAICS was developed specifically for the collection and publication of statistical data to show the economic status of the United States. The NAICS categories and definitions were not developed to meet the needs of procurement and/or regulatory applications. However, other federal agencies trade associations, and regulation boards have adopted NAICS to use for procurement and … Read more
NAICS is scheduled to be reviewed every 5 years for potential revisions, so that the classification system can keep pace with the changing economy. This is the only time that new NAICS codes can be considered. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), will solicit public comments regarding … Read more
There is no “official” way to have a company’s SIC or NAICS code changed. Various Federal government agencies maintain their own lists of business establishments, and assign classification codes based on their own programmatic needs. Generally, the classification codes are derived from information that the business establishment has provided on administrative, survey, or census reports. … Read more
There is no central government agency with the role of assigning, monitoring, or approving NAICS codes for establishments. NAICS Codes are self-assigned based on the establishment’s primary activity (the activity that generates the most revenue for the establishment) Individual establishments are assigned NAICS codes by various agencies for various purposes using a variety of methods. … Read more
NAICS was designed and documented in such a way to allow business establishments to self-code. There are a number of tools and references available to help you to determine the most appropriate NAICS code for your business: You can use our Powerful Search Tool to find any NAICS code quickly and easily. Enter a keyword … Read more