NAICS 316990

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support collection, analysis, and publication of statistics about the U.S. economy. Established by OMB with the ECPC in cooperation with Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997 and is revised about every five years; the current vintage is 2022. ¹

Within Manufacturing, NAICS 316990 covers establishments primarily engaged in making leather and allied products (other than footwear and apparel) from purchased leather or substitutes such as plastics, rubber, or textiles. Illustrative products include luggage, handbags, personal leather goods, leather soles and shoe cut stock, pet collars and leashes, non‑metal watchbands, and certain leather protective items. Federal statistical programs use this code to publish industry data at national and subnational levels. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 316990 overview
• G2X — NAICS 316110
• G2X — NAICS 316210

What this NAICS covers

• Luggage manufacturing across materials (including leather and leather substitutes). ²
• Handbags and purses (non‑metal). ²
• Personal leather goods (e.g., billfolds, coin purses, key cases, toilet kits). ²
• Footwear components: leather cut stock, findings, and leather soles. ²
• Pet collars, leashes, harnesses, and related furnishings. ²
• Non‑metal watchbands. ²
• Leather protective wear for industrial use (e.g., welders’ aprons, sleeves, leggings). ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	316210	Footwear Manufacturing
NAICS	315990	Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
PSC	8330	Leather
PSC	8335	Shoe Findings and Soling Materials

Industry boundaries and exclusions

• Leather apparel is classified in NAICS apparel manufacturing (e.g., 31529; in 2022, apparel accessory manufacturing is coded under 315990), not in 316990. ²
• Leather gloves, mittens, belts, and other apparel accessories fall under apparel accessory industries, not 316990. ²
• All footwear manufacturing is classified under 316210, not 316990. ²
• Small metal personal articles (e.g., metal compacts, cigarette cases) fall under Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing, not 316990. ²
• Leather gaskets are classified in All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, not 316990. ²

Sector context

Within Manufacturing, Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (NAICS 316) represents a relatively small statistical footprint, with among the lowest values of shipments and cost of materials in recent Annual Survey of Manufactures releases. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What is NAICS 316990 called in the 2022 vintage?

  • In the 2022 NAICS, code 316990 is titled “Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing.” It covers establishments producing leather and similar products other than footwear and apparel, including luggage, handbags, personal leather goods, shoe findings, and certain protective leather items. ²

• Which products are included under NAICS 316990?

  • Examples include luggage; handbags and purses (non‑metal); billfolds, key cases, and other personal leather goods; leather soles and shoe cut stock; pet collars, leashes, and harnesses; and non‑metal watchbands. Some industrial leather protective wear (e.g., welders’ aprons or sleeves) is also included. Always verify coverage in the official index. ²

• What is excluded from 316990?

  • Footwear is classified under 316210. Leather apparel and many accessories (e.g., gloves, belts) are in apparel manufacturing such as 315990. Small metal personal goods fall under jewelry/silverware manufacturing, and leather gaskets are in other miscellaneous manufacturing. ²

• When did the latest NAICS vintage take effect and where is it used?

  • The 2022 NAICS vintage is the current standard. Census programs began disseminating data on a 2022 NAICS basis with the 2022 Economic Census and are transitioning other programs on a published schedule through mid‑decade. Check the official implementation timeline for program‑by‑program details. ⁴

• Which PSCs often align to supplies made by firms in NAICS 316990?

  • Alignment depends on the item purchased. Common product PSCs include 8330 (Leather) and 8335 (Shoe Findings and Soling Materials). Contracting officers should select the PSC that best describes the specific item per the PSC Manual. ⁵

Useful resources

• U.S. Census Bureau: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau: Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (transition timeline and changes). ⁴
• U.S. Census Bureau: Annual Survey of Manufactures (2018–2021) summary highlighting subsector 316 context. ³
• Acquisition.gov: Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2025). ⁵

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — Economic Census: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/guidance/understanding-naics.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Search: 316990, Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (details and index). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=316990&year=2022&details=316990
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Annual Survey of Manufactures: 2021. https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2023/econ/e21-asm.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau — The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline). https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
5. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual, April 2025. https://login.acquisition.gov/psc-manual