NAICS 112990

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal statistical standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of U.S. economic data. Developed by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and adopted as the federal standard in 1997, NAICS is updated on a five-year cycle; the current vintage is 2022. ²

Under the 2022 structure, NAICS 112990 (All Other Animal Production) covers establishments primarily engaged in raising animals not elsewhere classified—excluding cattle, hogs and pigs, poultry, sheep and goats, animal aquaculture, apiculture, equines, and fur‑bearing animals including rabbits—or operations raising a mix of animals where no single animal/family accounts for at least half of agricultural production value. Examples include companion animals (cats, dogs), aviary birds, cervids, llamas, laboratory animals, and worms. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 112990 overview
• G2X — NAICS 112910
• G2X — NAICS 112930

What this NAICS covers

• Companion animal breeding and production (e.g., cats, dogs). ¹
• Aviary/pet bird production (e.g., canaries, parakeets, parrots). ¹
• Cervid production (e.g., deer). ¹
• Llama production and similar specialty livestock. ¹
• Laboratory animal production (e.g., rats, mice, guinea pigs). ¹
• Worm and other non‑aquatic invertebrate production. ¹
• Combination animal farming where no single animal/family is ≥50% of output value (excluding dairy and poultry combinations). ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	112910	Apiculture (beekeeping) — bees are excluded from 112990. 1
NAICS	112920	Horses and Other Equine Production — equines are excluded from 112990. 1
NAICS	112930	Fur‑Bearing Animals and Rabbit Production — fur‑bearers and rabbits are excluded from 112990. 1

Frequently asked questions

• What kinds of activities are included in NAICS 112990? Establishments primarily raise animals not otherwise classified in other animal production codes, including pet/aviary birds, companion animals, cervids, llamas, laboratory animals, worms, and similar specialty livestock. Mixed operations fall here when no single animal/family represents at least 50 percent of the value of production. ¹

• What activities are excluded from NAICS 112990? Exclusions include bees (112910), equines (112920), fur‑bearing animals and rabbits (112930), and animals covered in cattle, hogs and pigs, poultry, sheep and goats, or aquaculture industries. ¹

• How do multi‑activity farms decide whether to use NAICS 112990? Classify based on the activity that accounts for the largest share of value. If no single animal or family reaches at least 50 percent (and the combination is not dairy or poultry), the establishment is classified in 112990. ¹

• What is the small business size standard for NAICS 112990? Size standards are set by SBA and published in the eCFR. Consult 13 CFR 121.201 for the current small business size standard applicable to NAICS 112990, as thresholds can change over time. ⁴

Useful resources

• Census NAICS 2022 — NAICS 112990 “All Other Animal Production” official definition page with examples and index items. ¹
• NAICS home and search (Census) — browse the 2022 structure, search keywords, and access guidance on classifying establishments, including those under 112990. ²
• NAICS 2017 ↔ 2022 Concordance (Census) — verify how prior‑year codes map to current classifications and check any structural updates that may affect 112990. ³
• SBA Small Business Size Standards (eCFR 13 CFR 121.201) — find the current small‑business size standard applicable to NAICS 112990. ⁴
• NAICS FAQs (Census) — authoritative Q&As on scope, multi‑activity establishments, and classification nuances relevant to applying 112990. ⁵

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022: 112990 — All Other Animal Production. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=112990&year=2022&details=112990
2. U.S. Census Bureau. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) — Home and Search. https://www.census.gov/naics/
3. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS Concordances (including 2017 ↔ 2022). https://www.census.gov/naics/concordances/
4. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). 13 CFR 121.201 — Small Business Size Standards by NAICS Industry. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-121#p-121.201
5. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). https://www.census.gov/naics/faqs/