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Frequently Asked Questions About NAICS Codes

  • Official website on NAICS code answers 27 frequently asked questions
  • For business organizations and institutions
  • Learn more about how NAICS code facilitates economic analyses through the collection, tabulation, presentation, and analysis of data about the U.S. economy


The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS code) is important for tax incentives, procurement purposes, statistical analysis, and more. This page answers 27 frequently asked questions about how the code works and how you can use it in your business.

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