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Industry Classifications


2.  What is NAICS?

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is used to classify a business' primary activity. It replaced SIC (Standard Industry Classification).

The Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) is based on the 2007 NAICS. For further business information regarding NAICS, you can access the following website: NAICS HOMEPAGE

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | BHS Team |   Last Revised: May 15, 2013 15:52:59