NAICS 314994

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the common taxonomy U.S. federal statistical programs use to classify business establishments so they can collect, analyze, and publish data on the U.S. economy. Created under the Office of Management and Budget and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, it was jointly developed by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; the current vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 314994 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rope, cable, cordage, and twine, as well as tire cord and tire fabrics used to reinforce rubber tires and industrial belting. These activities align with component industries for rope/cordage/twine and for tire cord/fabrics that together describe the scope of 314994. ²

Some Census labor and employment datasets aggregate these activities under the 6-digit label “Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills,” appearing as NAICS 314994. ³

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 314994 overview
• G2X — NAICS 314991
• G2X — NAICS 314992

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing rope, cable, cordage, and twine from natural fibers (e.g., abaca, sisal, cotton, jute) and manmade fibers (e.g., polyester, nylon, glass). ²
• Producing tire reinforcement cord and fabric from polyester, rayon, cotton, steel, glass, or other materials for use in rubber tires and industrial belting. ²
• Making strings and twines (non‑musical) and related small cordage products.
• Fabricating rope products such as nets and slings when produced in cordage or twine mills. ²
• Weaving or otherwise preparing tire fabrics specifically constructed for reinforcement applications. ²
• Manufacturing cordage and twine products for marine, industrial, agricultural, and safety applications.

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Using NAICS 314994 in 2022 data

• In Longitudinal Employer‑Household Dynamics materials, NAICS 314994 appears as a 2022 industry label for “Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills.” ³
• Some 2022 Economic Census guidance continues to list component industries NAICS 314991 and NAICS 314992 within the “Other Textile Product Mills” employer category, indicating that certain programs still tabulate at those detailed codes. ⁶

Key exclusions (per NAICS cross‑references)

• Manufacturing yarns and filaments (classified in NAICS 313111 Yarn Spinning Mills). ²
• Rubberizing or coating fabrics (classified in NAICS 313320 Fabric Coating Mills). ²
• Manufacturing tires and inner tubes (classified in NAICS 32621 Tire Manufacturing). ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products are in scope for NAICS 314994? Rope, cable, cordage, and twine made from natural or synthetic fibers, plus tire reinforcement cord and fabrics for rubber tires and industrial belting. These correspond to the rope/cordage/twine and tire cord/fabric components commonly referenced by Census descriptions. ²

• Why does NAICS 314994 sometimes appear and sometimes not? Some Census and labor datasets publish an aggregate industry labeled NAICS 314994, while others present data separately for NAICS 314991 and NAICS 314992. LEHD value labels explicitly include 314994. See also on G2X: NAICS 314991, NAICS 314992. ³

• What activities are out of scope? Yarn spinning, fabric coating/rubberizing, and tire manufacturing fall outside this industry and are classified under NAICS 313111, NAICS 313320, and NAICS 32621, respectively. Typical out‑of‑scope examples include filament extrusion, rubberized fabric finishing, and complete tire production. ²

• Which PSCs commonly align to buys under this NAICS? Common PSC pairings include 4010 Chain and Wire Rope and 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage and Twine for rope, wire rope, and cordage requirements. Select the PSC that best reflects the supply or end‑use described in the solicitation and performance work statement. ⁵

• Did the 2022 NAICS update change this industry’s definition? Census highlights more substantial 2022 revisions in sectors like Retail and Information, with manufacturing changes being targeted. Program‑level treatment of NAICS 314994 varies by data product and may reflect aggregation choices rather than a formal code change. Not specified by official sources ⁴.

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 314994 overview
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main site and search tools. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS implementation timeline and adoption notes. ⁴
• U.S. Census Bureau — Textile Product Mills definitions, including rope/cordage/twine and tire cord/fabric industries. ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — LEHD value labels listing NAICS 314994. ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Manufacturing (Sectors 31–33) definitions (Textile Product Mills; 314991 and 314992). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau — LEHD Snapshot Documentation, latest value labels (NAICS 2022). https://lehd.ces.census.gov/data/lehd-snapshot-doc/latest/appendices/value_labels.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline and impacts). https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
5. Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2024). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf
6. U.S. Census Bureau — Employer Categories and Corresponding Establishment NAICS Industries. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/esp/guidance/employer.html