Complete Guide to NAICS Codes: Understanding Industry Classifications and Their Business Applications

Welcome to the world of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. Whether you’re launching a new business, conducting market research, or [searching government contracts(/blog/find-federal-government-contracts) on sam.gov, knowing NAICS codes is essential. These codes are more than just random numbers; they are a key part of how businesses are classified and analyzed across North America.

In this guide, we will break down every NAICS code, helping you to navigate through the various sectors and understand the specific categories relevant to every type of business. From agriculture to manufacturing, and from finance to technology services, you’ll find detailed explanations of each industry’s classification. This information is not only crucial for complying with many reporting requirements but also invaluable for strategic planning and competitive analysis.

1. Construction NAICS Codes

The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code for the construction sector is primarily categorized under Sector 23. This sector includes a wide range of activities related to construction, including the construction of buildings, heavy and civil engineering construction, and specialty trade contractors. Here's a breakdown of some of the more specific categories within this sector:

236 - Construction of Buildings

This sector is divided into:

2361 Residential Building Construction

• 236115 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
• 236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
• 236117 New Housing For-Sale Builders
• 236118 Residential Remodelers

2362 Nonresidential Building Construction

• 236210 Industrial Building Construction
• 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

237 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

This includes projects such as highways, utility systems, and land subdivisions:

2371 Utility System Construction

• 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
• 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

2372 Land Subdivision

• 237210 Land Subdivision

2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

• 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

• 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (includes Marine construction and Outdoor Recreation Facility construction)

238 - Specialty Trade Contractors

This category encompasses contractors who specialize in certain trades necessary to the building process:

2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

• 238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
• 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
• 238130 Framing Contractors
• 238140 Masonry Contractors
• 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
• 238160 Roofing Contractors
• 238170 Siding Contractors
• 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

2382 Building Equipment Contractors

• 238210 Electrical Contractors
• 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
• 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors

2383 Building Finishing Contractors

• 238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
• 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
• 238330 Flooring Contractors
• 238340 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
• 238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors
• 238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors

2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors

• 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
• 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (including outdoor swimming pool construction, and sandblasting building exteriors)

2. Real Estate & property management NAICS Codes

The Real Estate sector, designated as Sector 53 in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) This sector covers a wide range of activities related to real estate. It includes businesses engaged in renting, leasing, or allowing the use of buildings and land, as well as providing related services. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the main categories within this sector:

531 - Real Estate

This subsector covers establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing real estate, and managing real estate for others.

5311 Lessors of Real Estate

• 531110 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (e.g., apartments, houses)
• 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
• 531130 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
• 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (e.g., farmland, factory sites)

5312 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

• 531210 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

5313 Activities Related to Real Estate

• 531311 Residential Property Managers
• 531312 Nonresidential Property Managers
• 531320 Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
• 531390 Other Activities Related to Real Estate (e.g., escrow agencies, real estate listing services)

532 - Rental and Leasing Services

This subsector includes establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing tangible goods such as automobiles, consumer goods, and industrial machinery.

5321 Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing

• 532111 Passenger Car Rental
• 532112 Passenger Car Leasing
• 532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing

5322 Consumer Goods Rental

• 532210 Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental
• 532281 Formal Wear and Costume Rental
• 532282 Video Tape and Disc Rental
• 532283 Home Health Equipment Rental
• 532284 Recreational Goods Rental
• 532289 All Other Consumer Goods Rental

5323 General Rental Centers

• 532310 General Rental Centers (renting a range of machinery, equipment, and tools)

5324 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

• 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (without operators)
• 532412 Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
• 532420 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
• 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

533 - Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets

This subsector includes establishments that assign rights to assets such as patents, trademarks, brand names, and/or franchise agreements.

• 533110 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrights)

3. Restaurant NAICS Codes

The Real Estate sector, designated as Sector 72 in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) This sector covers a wide range of activities related to food, restaurant, and accommodation services. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the main categories within this sector:

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services

This sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. It includes both accommodation and food services because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment.

Subsector 721 - Accommodation

This subsector includes establishments that provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others.

7211 Traveler Accommodation

• 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
• 721120 Casino Hotels
• 721191 Bed-and-Breakfast Inns
• 721199 All Other Traveler Accommodation

7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps

• 721211 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds
• 721214 Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)

7213 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps

• 721310 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps

Subsector 722 - Food Services and Drinking Places

This subsector primarily involves the preparation of meals, snacks, and beverages to customer order for immediate consumption on and off the premises.

7223 Special Food Services

• 722310 Food Service Contractors (providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations)
• 722320 Caterers
• 722330 Mobile Food Services

7224 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)

• 722410 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (primarily engaged in serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption)

7225 Restaurants and Other Eating Places

• 722511 Full-Service Restaurants (provide food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating)
• 722513 Limited-Service Restaurants (provide food service where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating)
• 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
• 722515 Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (coffee shops, ice cream parlors, juice bars, doughnut shops, and smoothie shops)

4. Trucking NAICS Codes

The trucking industry is primarily categorized under NAICS Subsector 484, titled "Trucking and Warehousing," which is part of the broader Transportation and Warehousing Sector (Sector 48-49). This subsector includes businesses involved in the transportation of goods using motor vehicles, such as trucks. Here's a detailed breakdown:

NAICS Subsector 484 - Truck Transportation

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the transportation of goods using motor vehicles, such as trucks. It includes both freight delivery and specialized freight activities.

4841 General Freight Trucking

This industry group involves the transportation of general categories of goods, which may be packaged in various forms, including containerized. It can be local or long-distance.

48411 General Freight Trucking, Local

• 484110 General Freight Trucking, Local (includes local delivery of general freight, often in a single metropolitan area or adjoining areas)

48412 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance

• 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (carriers transporting a variety of goods across longer distances, generally utilizing full truckloads)
• 484122 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less than Truckload (LTL) (carriers transporting goods from many different clients, consolidated into a single truck)

4842 Specialized Freight Trucking

This industry group includes trucking that requires specialized equipment for the transportation of goods. It can be local or long-distance.

48421 Used Household and Office Goods Moving

• 484210 Used Household and Office Goods Moving (services include residential and office relocations either locally or long-distance)

48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

• 484220 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (includes transportation of goods that require specialized equipment, within a local area)

48423 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

• 484230 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (involves transportation of goods that need specialized equipment for long distances)

5. Non-profit NAICS Codes

Non-profit organizations operate across various sectors of the economy, providing a range of services from health care to education, and from social assistance to arts and culture. The classification of a non-profit in the NAICS system depends on its primary activities.

Sector 61 - Educational Services

This sector includes establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training are provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers.

611 - Educational Services

• 611110 Elementary and Secondary Schools
• 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
• 611410 Business and Secretarial Schools
• 611710 Educational Support Services

Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance

This sector comprises establishments providing health care and social assistance for individuals. It includes both healthcare-delivering organizations and those offering social assistance.

621 - Ambulatory Health Care Services

• 621410 Family Planning Centers
• 621420 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
• 621491 HMO Medical Centers
• 621610 Home Health Care Services

623 - Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

• 623110 Nursing Care Facilities
• 623312 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
• 623990 Other Residential Care Facilities

624 - Social Assistance

• 624110 Child and Youth Services
• 624190 Other Individual and Family Services
• 624221 Temporary Shelters
• 624229 Other Community Housing Services
• 624310 Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

This sector includes establishments that operate facilities or provide services to meet varied cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons.

713 - Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

• 713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
• 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
• 713120 Amusement Arcades

711 - Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

• 711130 Musical Groups and Artists
• 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies

Sector 92 - Public Administration

Some non-profits, especially those involved in advocacy or policy, may be categorized here, particularly in subcategories related to government activities that support non-profit operations.

923 - Administration of Human Resource Programs

• 923110 Administration of Education Programs
• 923120 Administration of Public Health Programs
• 923130 Administration of Human Resource Programs (other than education, public health, and veterans' affairs)

813 - Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

• 813110 Religious Organizations
• 813211 Grantmaking Foundations
• 813212 Voluntary Health Organizations
• 813219 Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
• 813311 Human Rights Organizations
• 813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
• 813410 Civic and Social Organizations
• 813910 Business Associations

6. Landscaping & Cleaning NAICS Codes

Sector 56 includes establishments engaged in performing routine support activities for the day-to-day operations of other organizations. These activities include office administration, hiring and placing of personnel, document preparation and similar clerical services, solicitation, collection, security and surveillance services, cleaning, and waste disposal services.

561 - Administrative and Support Services

This subsector includes a variety of back-office and support services for businesses and includes the following industries:

5611 Office Administrative Services

• 561110 Office Administrative Services

5612 Facilities Support Services

• 561210 Facilities Support Services

5613 Employment Services

• 561310 Employment Placement Agencies
• 561320 Temporary Help Services
• 561330 Professional Employer Organizations

5614 Business Support Services

• 561492 Court Reporting and Stenotype Services
• 561410 Document Preparation Services
• 561421 Telephone Answering Services
• 561422 Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers
• 561431 Private Mail Centers
• 561439 Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops)

5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

• 561510 Travel Agencies
• 561520 Tour Operators
• 561599 All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

5616 Investigation and Security Services

• 561610 Security Guards and Patrol Services
• 561611 Investigation Services
• 561612 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings

• 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
• 561720 Janitorial Services
• 561730 Landscaping Services
• 561740 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
• 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

5619 Other Support Services

• 561910 Packaging and Labeling Services
• 561920 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
• 561990 All Other Support Services

562 - Waste Management and Remediation Services

This subsector includes establishments engaged in the collection, handling, and disposal of waste materials. This includes:

5621 Waste Collection

• 562111 Solid Waste Collection
• 562112 Hazardous Waste Collection
• 562119 Other Waste Collection

5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal

• 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
• 562212 Solid Waste Landfill
• 562213 Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
• 562219 Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services

• 562910 Remediation Services
• 562920 Materials Recovery Facilities
• 562990 All Other Waste Management Services

7. Church NAICS Codes

• 813110 Religious Organizations

8. E-commerce & Online Retail NAICS Codes

E-commerce businesses are categorized based on the primary products or services they provide. Below are examples of how various types of e-commerce operations might be classified:

454110 - Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the internet or other electronic methods, such as mail order or direct download.

Examples of E-commerce Businesses

• 454111 Online Retailing of Books, Electronics, Apparel, etc.
• 454112 Electronic Auctions
• 454113 Mail-Order Sales

Sector-Specific E-commerce Classifications

Depending on what is being sold, e-commerce businesses may fall under different sectors:

442 - Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores

• 442110 Furniture Stores (Online furniture retail)

443 - Electronics and Appliance Stores

• 443142 Electronics Stores (Online electronics retail)

511 - Publishing Industries (except Internet)

• 511210 Software Publishers (Online software sales and digital downloads)

541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

• 541511 Web Design and Development Services (Services supporting e-commerce platforms)

722 - Food Services and Drinking Places

• 722330 Mobile Food Services (Online food delivery platforms)

Considerations for E-commerce Businesses

• Business Model: Whether they hold inventory or operate on a drop-shipping model.
• Product or Service Type: The primary products or services sold.
• Customer Interaction: Primarily online, but may also include phone or catalog sales.
• Market Reach: Typically, e-commerce businesses have a broader market reach, potentially global, unlike traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

9. HVAC NAICS Codes

• 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

10. Janitorial NAICS Codes

• 561720 Janitorial Services

11. Manufacturing NAICS Codes

NAICS Sector 31-33 - Manufacturing includes establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. The manufacturing sector is composed of three subsectors:

Subsector 31 - Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

This subsector includes industries related to the production of food and beverages, and the manufacturing of tobacco products.

311 - Food Manufacturing

• 311111 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
• 311230 Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
• 311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing

312 - Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

• 312120 Breweries
• 312130 Wineries
• 312230 Tobacco Manufacturing

Subsector 32 - Textile, Apparel, and Leather Manufacturing

This subsector includes industries involved in the production of textiles, apparel, and leather products.

321 - Wood Product Manufacturing

• 321113 Sawmills
• 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing

322 - Paper Manufacturing

• 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
• 322222 Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing

324 - Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

• 324110 Petroleum Refineries
• 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

Subsector 33 - Machinery, Computer, and Electronics Product Manufacturing

This subsector includes industries that manufacture computers, electronics, electrical equipment, and machinery.

331 - Primary Metal Manufacturing

• 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
• 331525 Copper Foundries (Except Die-Casting)

332 - Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

• 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

333 - Machinery Manufacturing

• 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
• 333996 Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing

334 - Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

• 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
• 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

335 - Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

• 335110 Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing
• 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

12. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS Codes

This umbrella category covers a wide array of specialized services primarily aimed at providing expert advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations. Below is a breakdown of the subcategories within this sector:

5411 - Legal Services

• 541110 - Offices of Lawyers
• 541120 - Offices of Notaries
• 541190 - Other Legal Services

5412 - Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

• 541211 - Offices of Certified Public Accountants
• 541214 - Payroll Services
• 541219 - Other Accounting Services

5413 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

• 541310 - Architectural Services
• 541330 - Engineering Services
• 541340 - Drafting Services
• 541350 - Building Inspection Services
• 541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
• 541380 - Testing Laboratories

5414 - Specialized Design Services

• 541410 - Interior Design Services
• 541420 - Industrial Design Services
• 541430 - Graphic Design Services
• 541490 - Other Specialized Design Services

5415 - Computer Systems Design and Related Services

• 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
• 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
• 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services
• 541519 - Other Computer Related Services

5416 - Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

• 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services
• 541613 - Marketing Consulting Services
• 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
• 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
• 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services

• 541710 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
• 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
• 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

5418 - Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

• 541810 - Advertising Agencies
• 541820 - Public Relations Agencies
• 541830 - Media Buying Agencies
• 541840 - Media Representatives
• 541850 - Display Advertising
• 541860 - Direct Mail Advertising
• 541870 - Advertising Material Distribution Services
• 541890 - Other Services Related to Advertising

5419 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

• 541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
• 541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait
• 541922 - Commercial Photography
• 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services
• 541940 - Veterinary Services
• 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

13. NAICS Codes for General Contractors

236 - Construction of Buildings

This sector covers contractors primarily engaged in the construction of buildings.

2361 - Residential Building Construction

• 236115 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
• 236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
• 236117 New Housing For-Sale Builders
• 236118 Residential Remodelers

2362 - Nonresidential Building Construction

• 236210 Industrial Building Construction
• 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

237 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

This sector covers contractors who specialize in heavy and civil engineering construction.

2371 - Utility System Construction

• 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
• 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

2373 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

• 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

238 - Specialty Trade Contractors

This sector is relevant if a general contractor specializes in specific trades as part of larger projects.

2381 - Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

• 238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
• 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
• 238130 Framing Contractors
• 238160 Roofing Contractors
• 238170 Siding Contractors
• 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

2382 - Building Equipment Contractors

• 238210 Electrical Contractors
• 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
• 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors

2383 - Building Finishing Contractors

• 238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
• 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
• 238330 Flooring Contractors
• 238340 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
• 238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors

14. NAICS Codes for Holding Company

• 551112 Offices of Other Holding Companies

15. Insurance NAICS Codes

The insurance industry is categorized into various NAICS codes based on the type of insurance provided or the services related to insurance. These classifications cover everything from underwriting to brokerage services.

5241 - Insurance Carriers

This subsector includes establishments primarily engaged in underwriting (assuming the risk and assigning premiums) insurance policies.

52411 - Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

• 524113 Direct Life Insurance Carriers
• 524114 Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers

52412 - Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers

• 524126 Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
• 524127 Direct Title Insurance Carriers
• 524128 Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers

5242 - Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities

This subsector includes establishments involved in selling, buying, or mediating insurance policies.

52421 - Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

• 524210 Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

52429 - Other Insurance Related Activities

• 524291 Claims Adjusting
• 524292 Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds
• 524298 All Other Insurance Related Activities

16. Photography NAICS Codes

The photography industry includes various types of services ranging from commercial photography to portrait studios. Here are the NAICS codes that typically apply to photography businesses:

54192 - Photographic Services

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

• 541921 Photography Studios, Portrait
  • This code applies to establishments primarily engaged in providing portrait photography services, including family, individual, school, and pet portraits. These services often take place in professional studios or client-designated locations.

541922 - Commercial Photography

• 541922 Commercial Photography
  • This classification includes businesses primarily engaged in providing commercial photography services for advertising agencies, publishers, and other corporate markets. This typically involves photographing products, architectural sites, models, and other subjects for commercial purposes.

17. Automotive Repair Services NAICS Codes

Auto repair services involve the maintenance and repair of automobiles and include a wide range of services from general mechanical repairs to specialized repairs of specific components.

Subsector 811 - Repair and Maintenance

8111 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

This group includes establishments primarily engaged in providing a wide range of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers.

• 811111 General Automotive Repair
• 811112 Automotive Exhaust System Repair
• 811113 Automotive Transmission Repair
• 811118 Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
• 811121 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
• 811122 Automotive Glass Replacement Shops
• 811192 Car Washes
• 811198 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

18. Handyman Services NAICS Codes

Handyman services cover a broad spectrum of minor repair and maintenance tasks. The appropriate NAICS code depends on the specific nature of the services offered.

236118 - Residential Remodelers

• 236118 Residential Remodelers
  • This code is used for businesses primarily engaged in remodeling existing residential structures. It includes comprehensive remodels that might involve significant structural alterations, additions, or major renovations. Handymen who undertake large-scale projects that alter the core structure or layout of a home fall under this category.

811490 - Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

• 811490 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
  • This classification is more fitting for general handyman services that include a variety of minor repairs and maintenance tasks. Services may include plumbing repairs, fixing or replacing fixtures, basic electrical services, carpentry, painting, and other similar maintenance activities around the home or commercial properties.

19. Law Firm NAICS Codes

Law firms in the United States are typically classified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) with a specific code that reflects their primary activity of providing legal services. The most relevant NAICS code for law firms is 541110 - Offices of Lawyers. This code includes establishments or individuals primarily engaged in the practice of law and providing legal services to clients. These clients may include individuals, businesses, government agencies, or non-profits.

20. Logistics NAICS Codes

Logistics involves managing the flow of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet customer or corporate requirements. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, material handling, order fulfillment, supply chain management, and more. The logistics industry is a critical component of global commerce, ensuring efficient and effective delivery and storage of goods and services.

Below are some of the primary NAICS codes that apply to different aspects of the logistics industry:

484 - Truck Transportation

This subsector includes establishments primarily engaged in the transportation of goods using motor vehicles, such as trucks.

• 484110 General Freight Trucking, Local
• 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload
• 484122 General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Less Than Truckload (LTL)

488 - Support Activities for Transportation

This subsector includes establishments providing services that support transportation activities.

• 488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement
• 488999 All Other Support Activities for Transportation (including logistics management services)

493 - Warehousing and Storage

This subsector includes establishments primarily engaged in operating warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products.

• 493110 General Warehousing and Storage
• 493120 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
• 493130 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage

21. Convenence Store NAICS Code

• 445120 Convenience Stores

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