North American Industry Classification System - NAICS
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Introduction to 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.
NAICS was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. It was developed jointly by the U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), Statistics Canada, and Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia, to allow for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the North American countries.
This official U.S. Government Web site provides the latest information on plans for NAICS revisions, as well as access to various NAICS reference files and tools. Additional information on the background and development of NAICS is available in the section of this Web site.
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2017 NAICS Definition
T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.
443142 Electronics Stores
This U.S. industry comprises: (1) establishments known as consumer electronics stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new consumer-type electronic products such as televisions, computers, and cameras; (2) establishments specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products; (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing these new electronic products in combination with repair and support services; (4) establishments primarily engaged in retailing new prepackaged computer software; and/or (5) establishments primarily engaged in retailing prerecorded audio and video media, such as CDs, DVDs, and tapes.
Illustrative Examples:
Consumer-type electronic stores (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras)
Stereo stores (except automotive)
Radio and television stores
Computer stores
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- Retailing electronic goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector , Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing automotive electronic sound systems--are classified in Industry , Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores;
- Retailing new computers, computer peripherals, and prepackaged software in combination with retailing new office equipment, office furniture, and office supplies--are classified in Industry , Office Supplies and Stationery Stores;
- Retailing new cellular telephones and communication service plans--are classified in U.S. Industry , Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite);
- Providing television or other electronic equipment repair services without retailing new televisions or electronic products--are classified in Industry , Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
- Developing film and/or making photographic slides, prints, and enlargements without retailing a range of new photographic equipment and supplies--are classified in Industry , Photofinishing;
- Retailing new electronic toys, such as dedicated video game consoles and handheld electronic games--are classified in Industry , Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores; and
- Retailing used electronics--are classified in Industry , Used Merchandise Stores.
| 2007 NAICS | 2012 NAICS | 2017 NAICS | Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Audio equipment stores (except automotive) |
| 443130 | 443142 | 443142 | Camera shops, photographic |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Cellular telephone accessories stores |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Citizens' band (CB) radio stores |
| 443120 | 443142 | 443142 | Computer equipment stores |
| 443120 | 443142 | 443142 | Computer stores |
| 44-45 | 443142 | 443142 | Consumer-type electronic stores (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras) |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Electronic part and component stores |
| 451220 | 443142 | 443142 | Music stores (e.g., cassette, compact disc, record, tape) |
| 443130 | 443142 | 443142 | Photographic supply stores |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Radio and television stores |
| 451220 | 443142 | 443142 | Record stores, new |
| 443120 | 443142 | 443142 | Software stores, computer |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Stereo stores (except automotive) |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | Television and radio stores |
| 443112 | 443142 | 443142 | TV (television) stores |
| 443120 | 443142 | 443142 | Video game software stores |
| 451220 | 443142 | 443142 | Video tape stores |
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- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
- (888) 756-2427
- naics@census.gov
- Last Revised: 04/29/2025
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