NAICS 325620

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the framework federal statistical agencies use to classify business establishments so they can collect, analyze, and publish data about the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, NAICS was created jointly by the U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee, Statistics Canada, and Mexico’s INEGI to improve comparability across North America; the current NAICS vintage is 2022. ¹
NAICS 325620 covers establishments that prepare, blend, compound, and package toilet preparations, including perfumes, shaving preparations, hair preparations, face creams, lotions (including sunscreens), and other cosmetic preparations. Toothpaste manufacturing is specifically excluded and classified in NAICS 325611. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 325620 overview
• G2X — NAICS 325611
• G2X — PSC 8510

What this NAICS covers

• Preparing and blending perfumes, colognes, and toilet waters. ²
• Compounding shaving preparations, including creams, gels, and aftershaves. ²
• Manufacturing hair preparations such as shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. ²
• Producing facial creams, moisturizers, and cosmetic lotions, including sunscreens. ²
• Formulating other cosmetic preparations (e.g., makeup bases and related compounds). ²
• Packaging toilet preparations made from purchased ingredients. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	325611	Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
PSC	8510	Perfumes, Toilet Preparations, and Powders
PSC	8520	Toilet Soap, Shaving Preparations, and Dentifrices

Inclusions and exclusions (official)

• Included: Preparing, blending, compounding, and packaging toilet preparations (perfumes, shaving, hair, face creams, lotions including sunscreens, and other cosmetic preparations). ²
• Excluded: Toothpaste and dentifrices, classified under NAICS 325611. ²
• Boundary note: In NAICS group 3256, shampoos and shaving preparations are assigned to NAICS 325620, while soaps and detergents remain in NAICS 325611. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products are in scope for NAICS 325620?
  Establishments prepare, blend, compound, and package toilet preparations such as perfumes, shaving preparations, hair preparations, face creams, and lotions (including sunscreens), plus other cosmetic preparations. ²

• Are toothpaste and dentifrices included in NAICS 325620?
  No. Toothpaste and tooth powders are classified in NAICS 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing), not in NAICS 325620. ²

• Does NAICS 325620 include sunscreens and cosmetic lotions?
  Yes. The definition explicitly includes lotions, including sunscreens, as well as other cosmetic preparations. ²

• What PSCs typically align to federal buys for toilet preparations?
  PSC 8510 (Perfumes, Toilet Preparations, and Powders) and PSC 8520 (Toilet Soap, Shaving Preparations, and Dentifrices) cover many products associated with toilet preparations. Refer to the official PSC Manual for precise PSC selection. ³

• What is the current NAICS vintage and implementation status?
  The current vintage is 2022. Census programs began publishing on a 2022 NAICS basis with the 2022 Economic Census and expect full adoption across programs by the end of calendar year 2027 (with limited exceptions). ⁴

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 325620 overview
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 325620 industry description (Sector 31–33). ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS program home and introduction. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline and adoption details). ⁴
• GSA Acquisition — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (definitions for PSC 8510/8520). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page and introduction. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Sector 31–33 (Manufacturing) definitions, including NAICS 325620. https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
3. U.S. General Services Administration — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
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