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NAICS and SIC Codes

Use the following resources to learn about and locate industry classification codes. Although there are several classification systems, NAICS and SIC codes are the most prevalent.

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

SIC: Standard Industrial Classification codes classify a business or facility according to its primary kind of activity, such as chemical manufacturing or electricity generation.


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