The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Museums Museums Museums Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Historical Society Planetarium
Museums Museums Museums Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Zoos and Botanical Historical Society Planetarium
Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music
Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Music Groups Orchestras Orchestras
Museums and Collections 84120000 84120102 84129902 84220000 84220100 84220101 84220102 84220103 84220200 84220201 84220202 84129901 84129903
Museums and art galleries Arts or science center Museum Botanical and zoological gardens Aquariums and zoological gardens Animal and reptile exhibit Aquarium Zoological garden, noncommercial Arboreta and botanical gardens Arboretum Botanical garden Historical society Planetarium
Performing Arts 79290100 79290101 79290102 79290103 79290104 79290105 79290106 79290107 79290108 79290110 79290109 79290111
Musical entertainers Chamber music groups or artists Classical music groups or artists Country music groups or artists Dance band Drum and bugle corps (drill teams) Gospel singers Jazz music group or artist Musician Popular music groups or artists Orchestras or bands, nec Symphony orchestra
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Sub-Category
Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music
Composing and Arranging Composing and Arranging Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recording/Playback Equipment Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Recorded Music Sales Studios Studios Studios Studios Studios Studios Studios
Performing Arts (continued) 89990400 89990401 36520000 36529901 36529902 36529903 36529904 36529905 79930100 79930101 79930102 57350000 57350100 57350101 57350102 57350200 57350201 57350202 57350203 59610303 73891100 73891101 73891102 73891103 73891104 73891105 73891106
Song writings Music arranging and composing Prerecorded records and tapes Compact laser discs, prerecorded Magnetic tape (audio): prerecorded Master records or tapes, preparation of Phonograph record blanks Phonograph records, prerecorded Music machines Juke box Music systems, coin-operated Record and prerecorded tape stores Video discs and tapes, prerecorded Video discs, prerecorded Video tapes, prerecorded Records, audio discs, and tapes Audio tapes, prerecorded Compact discs Records Record and/or tape (music or video) club, mail order Music and broadcasting services Music copying service Music distribution systems Radio broadcasting music checkers Radio transcription service Recording studio, noncommercial records Music recording producer
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Sub-Category
Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music
Studios Concert Management Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution)
Performing Arts (continued) 73891107 79229902 31619905 39310000 39310100 39310101 39310102 39310103 39310105 39310106 39310107 39310108 39310109 39310110 39310111 39310114 39310115 39310116 39310117 39310118 39310119 39310121 39310122 39310123 39310200 39310201 39310202
Audio cassette duplication services Concert management service Musical instrument cases Musical instruments Keyboard instruments and parts Accordions and parts Autophones (organs with perforated music rolls) Blowers, pipe organ Calliopes (steam organs) Concertinas and parts Frames, piano back Hammers, piano Harpsichords Keyboards, piano or organ Keys, piano or organ Music rolls, perforated Organ parts and materials Organs, all types: pipe, reed, hand, electronic, etc. Piano parts and materials, nec Pianos, all types: vertical, grand, spinet, player, etc. Pipes, organ Reeds, organ Strings, piano Synthesizers, music String instruments and parts Banjos and parts Cellos and parts
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Category
Sub-Category
Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music
Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution)
Performing Arts (continued) 39310203 39310204 39310205 39310207 39310208 39310209 39310210 39310211 39310212 39310300 39310301 39310302 39310303 39310304 39310305 39310306 39310307 39310308 39310309 39310400 39310402 39310404 39310405 39310406 39310500 39310501 39310502
Fretted instruments and parts Guitars and parts, electric and nonelectric Harps and parts Mandolins and parts Strings, musical instrument Ukuleles and parts Violas and parts Violins and parts Zithers and parts Woodwind instruments and parts Bassoons Clarinets and parts Fifes and parts Flutes and parts Oboes and english horns Piccolos and parts Recorders (musical instruments) Reeds for musical instruments Saxophones and parts Brass instruments and parts Bugles and parts (musical instruments) French horns and parts Trombones and parts Trumpets and parts Percussion instruments and parts Bells (musical instruments) Carillon bells
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Sub-Category
Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music
Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution)
Performing Arts (continued) 39310503 39310505 39310506 39310507 39310508 39319901 39319902 39319903 39319904 39319906 50990600 50990601 50990602 57360000 57360100 57360101 57360102 57369901 57369902 57369903 57369904 57369905 57369906 59329903 73590900 73590901 76991000
Chimes and parts (musical instruments) Drummers' traps Drums, parts, and accessories (musical instruments) Heads, drum Marimbas Harmonicas Mouthpieces for musical instruments Musical instruments, electric and electronic, nec Ocarinas Stands, music Musical instruments Musical instruments parts and accessories Pianos Musical instrument stores Keyboard instruments Organs Pianos Band instruments Brass instruments Drums and related percussion instruments Sheet music String instruments Wind instruments Musical instruments, secondhand Musical instrument rental services Piano rental Musical instrument repair services
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Music Music Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Dance Opera Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities
Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Instruments (Manufacturing/Distribution) Professional Companies Professional Companies Professional Companies Professional Companies Professional Companies Professional Companies Professional Companies Amateur Companies Amateur Companies Dance Companies Opera Companies Costume/Scenery Rental Costume/Scenery Rental Costume/Scenery Rental Costume/Scenery Rental Costume/Scenery Rental Costume/Scenery Rental Theatrical Productions Theatrical Productions Theatrical Productions Theatrical Productions Casting and Booking Agents Casting and Booking Agents Casting and Booking Agents Casting and Booking Agents
Performing Arts (continued) 76991001 76991002 79220200 79220300 79220302 79220304 79220305 79220306 79220307 79220202 79220301 79220201 79220303 79220500 79220501 79220502 79220600 79220601 79220602 79220000 79220400 79220401 79229901 79220100 79220101 79220102 79220103
Organ tuning and repair Piano tuning and repair Theatrical production services Theatrical companies Burlesque company Plays, road and stock companies Repertory, road or stock companies: theatrical Summer theater Vaudeville company Community theater production Amateur theatrical company Ballet production Opera company Theatrical rental services Equipment rental, theatrical Scenery rental, theatrical Costume and scenery design services Costume design, theatrical Scenery design, theatrical Theatrical producers and services Theatrical producers Legitimate live theater producers Beauty contest production Theatrical talent and booking agencies Agent or manager for entertainers Booking agency, theatrical Casting bureau, theatrical
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Sub-Category
Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Services and Facilities Performers Performers Performers Performers Performers Performers Performers Performers
Casting and Booking Agents Casting and Booking Agents Casting and Booking Agents Ticket Agencies Performing Arts Centers Performing Arts Centers Performing Arts Centers Performing Arts Centers Dance Halls and Studios Dance Halls and Studios Dance Halls and Studios Dance Halls and Studios Theatrical Equipment Theatrical Equipment Theatrical Equipment Theatrical Equipment Theatrical Equipment Theatrical Equipment Entertainers Entertainers Entertainers Entertainers Entertainers Entertainers Actors Actors
Performing Arts (continued) 79220104 79220105 79220106 79229904 65120300 65120301 65120302 79220203 79110000 79110100 79110101 79110102 50499907 56990200 56990201 56990202 59999926 79229903 79290000 79299904 79299905 79299906 79299907 79299908 79299901 79299902
Employment agency: theatrical, radio, and television Entertainment promotion Talent agent, theatrical Ticket agency, theatrical Property operation, auditoriums and theaters Auditorium and hall operation Theater building, ownership and operation Performing arts center production Dance studios, schools, and halls Dance hall services Dance hall or ballroom operation Discotheque, except those serving alcoholic beverages Theatrical equipment and supplies Costumes and wigs Costumes, masquerade or theatrical Wigs, toupees, and wiglets Theatrical equipment and supplies Lighting, theatrical Entertainers and entertainment groups Entertainers Entertainment group Entertainment service Magician Singing telegram service Actor Actress
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts
Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass
Visual Arts/Photography 32290800 32290801 32290802 32290803 32290804 32690000 32690100 32690101 32690102 32690103 32690104 32690105 32690200 32690201 32690202 32690203 32690204 32690205 32690300 32690301 32690303 32690400 32690401 32690402 32690403 32690500 32690501
Art, decorative and novelty glassware Christmas tree ornaments, from glass produced on-site Glassware, art or decorative Novelty glassware Stationers' glassware: inkwells, clip cups, etc. Pottery products, nec Pottery cooking and kitchen articles Cookware: stoneware, coarse earthenware, and pottery Crockery Kitchen and table articles, coarse earthenware Kitchen articles, coarse earthenware Rockingham earthenware Laboratory and industrial pottery Chemical porcelain Cones, pyrometric: earthenware Filtering media, pottery Forms for dipped rubber products, pottery Grinding media, pottery China decorating Decalcomania work on china and glass Firing and decorating china Pottery household articles, except kitchen articles Lamp bases, pottery Smokers' articles, pottery Vases, pottery Pottery florists' articles Flower pots, red earthenware
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Category
Sub-Category
Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts
Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Stone, Clay, and Glass Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 32699901 32699902 32699904 32699905 32699906 32990300 32990301 32990302 32990303 32990304 32990400 32990401 32990402 32990403 32990404 32990405 32990406 32990407 32990408 32990409 50230504 76991803 39110000 39110100 39110101 39110102 39110103
Art and ornamental ware, pottery Figures: pottery, china, earthenware, and stoneware Stationery articles, pottery Stoneware pottery products Textile guides, porcelain Ornamental and architectural plaster work Architectural sculptures: gypsum, clay, papier mache, etc. Brackets, architectural: plaster Columns, papier mache or plaster of paris Moldings, architectural: plaster of paris Nonmetallic mineral statuary and other decorative products Art goods: plaster of paris, papier mache, and scagliola Ecclesiastical statuary: gypsum, clay, or papier mache Flower boxes, plaster of paris Fountains, plaster of paris Images, small: gypsum, clay, or papier mache Pedestals, statuary: papier mache or plaster of paris Plaques: clay, plaster, or papier mache Statuary: gypsum, clay, papier mache, metal, etc. Vases and urns, gypsum and papier mache Pottery China firing and decorating to individual order Jewelry, precious metal Jewelry apparel Bracelets, precious metal Collar/cuff buttons, precious/semiprecious metal or stone Earrings, precious metal
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Sub-Category
Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts
Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 39110104 39110105 39110106 39110107 39110108 39110109 39110110 39110111 39110200 39110204 39110300 39110301 39110302 39110303 39110304 39110400 39110402 39150000 39150100 39150101 39150102 39150103 39150104 39150105 39150106 39150107 39150200
Medals, precious or semiprecious metal Necklaces, precious metal Pearl jewelry, natural or cultured Pins (jewelry), precious metal Rings, finger: precious metal Rosaries or other small religious articles, precious metal Shirt studs, precious and semiprecious metal or stone Watchbands, precious metal Cigar and cigarette accessories Cigarette lighters, precious metal Jewelry mountings and trimmings Handles, gold and silver: umbrella and parasol Jewel settings and mountings, precious metal Mountings, gold or silver: pens, leather goods, etc. Trimmings for canes, umbrellas, etc.: precious metal Precious metal cases Handbags, precious metal Jewelers' materials and lapidary work Jewelers' findings and materials Gems, real and imitation: preparation for settings Jewel bearings, synthetic Jewel preparing: instruments, tools, watches, and jewelry Jewelers' castings Jewelry parts, unassembled Machine chain, platinum or karat gold Pin stems Lapidary work and diamond cutting and polishing
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Category
Sub-Category
Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Crafts Visual Arts Visual Arts
Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Jewelry Stained Glass Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Home Furnishing Crafts Home Furnishing Crafts Home Furnishing Crafts Home Furnishing Crafts Artist Studios Artist Studios
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 39150201 39150202 39150202 39150203 39150204 39150205 39150206 89990203 22730300 22730301 22730302 23890300 23890301 23890302 23890303 23950200 23950201 23950202 23950203 23950204 23950205 50230500 50230501 50230502 50230503 89990100 89990101
Diamond cutting and polishing Jewel cutting, drilling, polishing, recutting, or settin Jewel cutting, drilling, polishing, recutting, or setting Jewelry polishing for the trade Jewelry soldering for the trade Lapidary work, contract or other Pearl drilling, sawing or peeling Stained glass art Art squares Art squares, textile fiber Art squares: twisted paper, grass, reed, coir, sisal, etc. Costumes Lodge costumes Masquerade costumes Theatrical costumes Embroidery and art needlework Art goods for embroidering, stamped: purchased materials Art needlework: made from purchased materials Emblems, embroidered Embroidery products, except Schiffli machine Swiss loom embroideries Decorative home furnishings and supplies Decorating supplies Frames and framing, picture and mirror Mirrors and pictures, framed and unframed Artists and artists' studios Artist
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography
Artist Studios Artist Studios Artist Studios Artist Studios Artist Studios Art Galleries Art Galleries Studios Studios Studios Studios Studios Studios Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Commerical Photography
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 89990102 89990103 89990104 89990201 89990202 84120100 84120101 72210000 72219901 72219902 72219903 72219904 72219905 73350000 73359901 73359902 73359903 73359904 73360000 73360100 73360101 73360102 73360103 73360104 73360105 73360200 73360201
Artist's studio Sculptor's studio Calligrapher Art restoration Greeting card painting by hand Art gallery Art gallery, noncommercial Photographic studios, portrait Home photographer Passport photographer Photographer, still or video School photographer Transient photographer Commercial photography Aerial photography, except mapmaking Color separation, photographic and movie film Photographic studio, commercial Still and slide file production Commercial art and graphic design Art design services Chart and graph design Creative services to advertisers, except writers Graphic arts and related design Package design Silk screen design Film strip, slide, and still film production Film strip and slide producer
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Sub-Category
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 73360202 73369901 73840000 73840100 73840101 73840102 73840103 73840200 73840201 73840202 73840203 38610000 38610100 38610101 38610103 38610104 38610105 38610106 38610107 38610108 38610109 38610110 38610111 38610112 38610200 38610201 38610202
Still film producer Photography Commercial art and illustration Photography Photofinish laboratories Photography Photographic services Photography Photofinishing laboratory Photography Photograph developing and retouching Photography Photograph enlarging Photography Film developing services Photography Film developing and printing Photography Film processing and finishing laboratory Photography Home movies, developing and processing Photography Photographic equipment and supplies Photography Sensitized film, cloth, and paper Photography Blueprint cloth or paper, sensitized Photography Diazo (whiteprint) cloth or paper, sensitized Photography Film, sensitized motion picture, X-ray, still camera, etc. Photography Graphic arts plates, sensitized Photography Heat sensitized paper made from purchased paper Photography Lantern slide plates, sensitized Photography Metallic emulsion sensitized cloth or paper, photographic Photography Motion picture film Photography Photographic paper and cloth, all types, nec Photography Photographic sensitized goods, nec Photography Plates, photographic (sensitized) Photography Photographic processing equipment and chemicals Photography Cabinets, cassette film transfer Photography Developing machines and equipment, still or motion picture Photography
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Commerical Photography Commerical Photography Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photo Finishing Labs Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment
The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography
Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 38610204 38610205 38610206 38610207 38610208 38610209 38610300 38610301 38610302 38610303 38610304 38610305 38610306 38610307 38610308 38610309 38610310 38610311 38610312 38610313 38610314 38610315 38610316 38610400 38610401 38610402 38610600
Enlargers, photographic Hangers, photographic film, plate, and paper Printing equipment, photographic Processing equipment, photographic Tanks, photographic developing, fixing, and washing Trays, photographic printing and processing Cameras and related equipment Aerial cameras Cameras, microfilm Cameras, still and motion picture (all types) Exposure meters, photographic Flashlight apparatus for photographers, except bulbs Lens shades, camera Light meters, camera Microfilm equipment: cameras, projectors, readers, etc. Motion picture apparatus and equipment Photo reconnaissance systems Photoflash equipment, except lamps Photographic instruments, electronic Range finders, photographic Shutters, camera Stands, camera and projector Tripods, camera and projector Photographic film, plate, and paper holders Printing frames, photographic Reels, film Photographic processing chemicals
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Sub-Category
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 38610601 38610603 38619901 38619902 38619903 38619904 38619905 38619906 38619907 50430000 50430100 50430101 50430102 50430103 50430200 59460000 59469901 59469902 76991500 76991502 76991503 59470101 59990304 59991600 59991602 59991603 59991604
Developers, photographic (not made in chemical plants) Photography Toners, prepared photographic (not made in chemical plants Photography Densitometers Photography Editing equipment, motion picture: viewers, splicers, etc. Photography Projectors, still or motion picture, silent or sound Photography Screens, projection Photography Sensitometers, photographic Photography Sound recording and reproducing equipment, motion picturePhotography Stereopticons Photography Photographic equipment and supplies Photography Photographic processing equipment Photography Darkroom apparatus Photography Developing apparatus, photographic Photography Printing apparatus, photographic Photography Cameras and photographic equipment Photography Camera and photographic supply stores Photography Cameras Photography Photographic supplies Photography Photographic and optical goods equipment repair services Photography Camera repair shop Photography Photographic equipment repair Photography Artcraft and carvings Services Posters Services Art, picture frames, and decorations Services Artificial flowers Services Candle shops Services Christmas lights and decorations Services
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Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Photography Equipment Retail Stores Retail Stores Retail Stores Retail Stores Retail Stores Retail Stores
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Category
Sub-Category
Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services
Retail Stores Retail Stores Retail Stores Retail Stores Art Dealers Antique Art Stores Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 59991605 59991606 59991607 76991809 59991601 59320201 26210500 26210501 26210503 26210504 26750207 39520000 39520100 39520101 39520102 39520103 39520104 39520105 39520106 39520107 39520108 39520109 39520110 39520111 39520112 39520113 39520114
Heraldic insignia Picture frames, ready made Collectible plates Picture framing, custom Art dealers Art objects, antique Poster and art papers Art paper Construction paper Poster paper Photographic mats, mounts, and folders Lead pencils and art goods Artists' materials, except pencils and leads Colors, artists': water and oxide ceramic glass Crayons: chalk, gypsum, charcoal, fusains, pastel, wax, etc. Frisket paper (artists' material) India ink Ink, drawing: black and colored Maulsticks, artists' Mixtures, gold or bronze: artists' Modeling clay Paints for burnt wood or leather work, platinum Paints for china painting Paints, except gold and bronze: artists' Paints, gold or bronze: artists' Pastels, artists' Powders, gold or bronze: artists'
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Sub-Category
Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services
Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 39520115 39520116 39520117 39520118 39520200 39520201 39520202 39520203 39520204 39520205 39520206 39520207 39520208 39520209 39520210 39520211 39520212 39520213 39520214 39520216 39520217 39520300 39520301 39520302 39520303 39529901 39529902
Sizes, gold and bronze: artists' Walnut oil, artists' Water colors, artists' Wax, artists' Artists' equipment Boards, drawing, artists' Boxes, sketching and paint Brushes, air, artists' Burnishers and cushions, gilders' Canvas board, artists' Canvas, prepared on frames: artists' Drafting materials Easels, artists' Enamels, china painting Eraser guides and shields Frames for artists' canvases Lettering instruments, artists' Palettes, artists' Pantographs, for drafting Sketching boxes, artists' Tables, drawing, artists' Pencils and leads, including artists' Pencil holders Pencil lead: black, indelible, or colored: artists' Pencils and pencil parts, artists' Chalk: carpenters', blackboard, marking, tailors', etc. Tracing cloth (drafting material)
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services
Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies Services and Supplies
Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures
Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production Production
Visual Arts/Photography (continued) 50929901 51990100 51990102 51990103 51991002 59450101 59619901 59990202 89990200
Arts and crafts equipment and supplies Art goods and supplies Art goods Artists' materials Posters Arts and crafts supplies Arts and crafts equipment and supplies, mail order Artists' supplies and materials Art related services
Film, Radio, and Television 78120000 78120100 78120101 78120102 78120103 78120104 78120105 78120106 78120107 78120108 78120109 78120110 78120111 78120200 78120201 78120202
Motion picture and video production Motion picture production Cartoon motion picture production Educational motion picture production Educational motion picture production, television Industrial motion picture production Motion picture production and distribution Motion picture production and distribution, television Non-theatrical motion picture production Non-theatrical motion picture production, television Religious motion picture production Television film production Training motion picture production Video production Music video production Video tape production
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures
Production Production Production Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Distribution Services Services Services Services Services
Film, Radio, and Television (continued) 78129901 78129902 78129903 78220000 78220100 78220101 78220102 78220200 78220201 78220202 78220300 78220301 78220302 78220400 78220401 78220402 78290000 78290100 78290101 78299901 78299902 78299903 78190000 78190100 78190101 78190102 78190103
Audio-visual program production Cartoon production, television Commercials, television: tape or film Motion picture and tape distribution Film exchange services Film exchange, for television: motion picture Film exchange, motion picture Film rental services Film rental, for television: motion picture Film rental, motion picture Motion picture distribution Distribution, exclusive of production: motion picture Distribution, for television: motion picture Television and video tape distribution Television tape distribution Video tapes, recorded: wholesale Motion picture distribution services Booking agencies, motion picture Theatrical booking agency, motion picture Film delivery, motion picture Film library, motion picture Film purchasing agencies, motion picture Services allied to motion pictures Personnel services, motion picture production Cameraman, freelance Casting bureau, motion picture Consultants, motion picture
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Motion Pictures
Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Services Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment Theaters Theaters Theaters Theaters Video Tape Rentals
Film, Radio, and Television (continued) 78190104 78190105 78190200 78190201 78190300 78190301 78190302 78190400 78190401 78190402 78190403 78190404 78190500 78190501 78190502 78199901 78199902 50430202 50430300 50430301 50430302 50430303 78320000 78329901 78329902 78330000 78410000
Directors, independent: motion picture Employment agencies, motion picture Reproduction services, motion picture production Video tape or disk reproduction Editing services, motion picture production Film processing, editing, and titling: motion picture TV tape services: editing, transfers, etc. Equipment and prop rental, motion picture production Equipment rental, motion picture Film library, stock footage Studio property rental, motion picture Wardrobe rental for motion picture film production Developing and laboratory services, motion picture Developing and printing of commercial motion picture film Laboratory service, motion picture Sound effects and music production, motion picture Visual effects production Photographic cameras, projectors, equipment and supplies Motion picture equipment Motion picture cameras, equipment, and supplies Motion picture studio and theater equipment Projection apparatus, motion picture and slide Motion picture theaters, except drive-in Exhibitors for airlines, motion picture Exhibitors, itinerant: motion picture Drive-in motion picture theaters Video tape rental
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Motion Pictures Motion Pictures Television Television Television Television Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio
Video Tape Rentals Video Tape Rentals Television Stations Television Stations Television Stations Television Producers Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Radio Stations Producers Disc Jockeys
Film, Radio, and Television (continued) 78419901 78419902 48330000 48339901 48410000 79220403 48320100 48320101 48320102 48320103 48320104 48320105 48320106 48320107 48320108 48320109 48320200 48320201 48320202 48320203 48320204 48320205 48329901 79220402 79299903
Film or tape rental, motion picture Video disk/tape rental to the general public Television broadcasting stations Television translator station Cable and other pay television services Television program, including commercial producers Radio broadcasting stations, music format Big band Classical Contemporary Country Easy listening Gospel Jazz Rhythm and blues Rock Radio broadcasting stations, except music format Educational News Religious Sports Talk Ethnic programming Radio producers Disc jockey service
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Architecture Architecture Architecture Architecture Architecture Architecture Architecture Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing
Architects Architects Architects Architecture Supplies Architecture Supplies Architecture Supplies Architecture Supplies Commercial and Industrial Commercial and Industrial Commercial and Industrial Commercial and Industrial Interior Interior Interior Interior House Art Periodicals Art Periodicals Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing
Design and Publishing 87120000 87120100 87120101 51990101 59990200 59990201 59990203 73891800 73891801 73891802 73891803 73890600 73890601 73890602 73890603 87120102 27210101 27210104 27410100 27410101 27410102 27410103 27410104 27410200 27410201 27410202 27410203
Architectural services Architectural engineering Architectural engineering Architects' supplies (non-durable) Art and architectural supplies Architectural supplies Drafting equipment and supplies Design services Design, commercial and industrial Hand tool designers Shoe designers Interior design services Decoration service for special events Interior designer Interior decorating House designer Comic books: publishing only, not printed on site Television schedules: publishing only, not printed on site Art copy and poster publishing Art copy: publishing and printing Art copy: publishing only, not printed on site Posters: publishing and printing Posters: publishing only, not printed on site Atlas, map, and guide publishing Atlases: publishing and printing Atlases: publishing only, not printed on site Globe covers (maps): publishing and printing
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Publishing Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising
Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Arts Publishing Books Books Books Book Clubs Book Clubs Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Advertising Agencies Display Products Display Products Display Products
Design and Publishing (continued) 27410207 27410208 27410400 27410401 27410402 27410403 27410404 27310100 27310101 27310102 59610300 59610301 73110000 73119901 73120000 73130000 73130100 73130101 73130102 73130200 73130201 73130202 73199901 73199902 39991300 39991301 39991302
Maps: publishing and printing Maps: publishing only, not printed on site Music book and sheet music publishing Music, book: publishing and printing Music, book: publishing only, not printed on site Music, sheet: publishing and printing Music, sheet: publishing only, not printed on site Books, publishing only Book clubs: publishing only, not printed on site Book music: publishing only, not printed on site Book and record clubs Book club, mail order Advertising agencies Advertising consultant Outdoor advertising services Radio, television, publisher representatives Electronic media advertising representatives Radio advertising representative Television and radio time sales Printed media advertising representatives Magazine advertising representative Newspaper advertising representative Display advertising service Media buying service Advertising display products Advertising curtains Forms: display, dress, and show
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising Advertising
Display Products Display Products Display Products Display Products Display Products Display Products Display Products Display Products
Arts Councils Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction Art Schools and Instruction
Arts Councils Art Schools Art Schools Art Schools Art Schools Arts and Crafts Instruction Arts and Crafts Instruction Dance Schools and Instruction Dance Schools and Instruction Dance Schools and Instruction Dance Schools and Instruction Dance Schools and Instruction Music and Drama Schools Music and Drama Schools Music and Drama Schools Music and Drama Schools Music and Drama Schools
Design and Publishing (continued) 73129901 73129902 73190000 73190100 73190101 73190102 73190103 73199903
Billboard advertising Poster advertising, outdoor Advertising, nec Transit advertising services Bus card advertising Car card advertising Taxicab card advertising Poster advertising service, except outdoor
Schools and Services 86999902 82499903 82990100 82990101 82990102 79991101 82990103 79110200 79110201 79110202 79110203 79110204 82990300 82990301 82990302 82990303 82990304
Art council Commercial art school Arts and crafts schools Art school, except commercial Ceramic school Arts and crafts instruction Floral arrangement instruction Dance instructor and school services Childrens' dancing school Dance instructor Dance studio and school Professional dancing school Music and drama schools Dramatic school Music school Musical instrument lessons Voice lessons
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The Definition of the Creative Industries : The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes of the Nation's Arts-Related Businesses SIC Code Business Description
Category
Sub-Category
Agents Agents Agents Agents Agents
Agents and Brokers Patents and Licensing Patents and Licensing Patents and Licensing Patents and Licensing
Schools and Services (continued) 73890101 67940100 67940101 67940102 67940103
Artists' agents and brokers Music licensing and royalties Music licensing to radio stations Music royalties, sheet and record Performance rights, publishing and licensing
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