NAICS 334118

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the framework federal statistical agencies use to classify business establishments for collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistics on the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, NAICS is jointly maintained by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to ensure cross‑country comparability; current Economic Census statistics are published on the 2022 vintage. ¹

NAICS 334118 — Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing — covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing computer terminals and other peripheral equipment. It is part of the Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing subsector within Manufacturing and is used by Census programs to tabulate industry‑level outputs and employment. Title, definition, examples, and cross‑references are reflected in official 2022 NAICS code details. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 334118 overview
• G2X — NAICS 334111 overview
• G2X — NAICS 334119 overview

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacture of computer terminals that connect to central computers for processing. ²
• Manufacture of point‑of‑sale (POS) terminals and similar transaction terminals. ²
• Manufacture of computer monitors and display units. ²
• Manufacture of input devices such as keyboards, mice, and joysticks. ²
• Manufacture of computer printers and plotters. ²
• Manufacture of optical readers and scanners. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Common exclusions and adjacent industries

• LAN/WAN communications equipment (e.g., bridges, routers, gateways) is classified in 334210, not 334118. ²
• Internal loaded printed circuit board devices (e.g., sound, video, controller, NIC cards) are classified in 334418. ²
• External audio speakers for computer use are classified in 334310. ²
• Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are classified in 333318, not 334118. ³
• Other parts such as casings, stampings, cable sets, and switches are classified elsewhere in Manufacturing based on the production process. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products are included under NAICS 334118? NAICS 334118 includes the manufacture of computer terminals and a broad set of peripherals: POS and similar terminals, monitors/displays, input devices (keyboards, mice, joysticks), printers/plotters, and optical readers/scanners. These examples align with official 2022 NAICS definitions and examples for the code. ²

• How does 334118 differ from 334111 and 334112? 334111 covers computers themselves; 334112 covers storage devices. 334118 covers terminals and other peripherals distinct from computers and storage, as specified in official definitions and cross‑references. ²

• Are routers and other data communications devices included in 334118? No. LAN/WAN data communications equipment such as bridges, routers, and gateways is classified in 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), not in 334118. This exclusion is explicitly noted in cross‑references. ²

• Where can authoritative definitions and 2022 adoption details be found? Official definitions, examples, and cross‑references for 334118 are available on Census’s NAICS site; details on the Census Bureau’s implementation of the 2022 NAICS, including timing and scope, are provided in the implementation timeline. See also on G2X: NAICS 334118. ⁴

• Does 334118 include internal add‑in cards and similar board‑level devices? No. Internal, loaded printed‑circuit assemblies (e.g., sound, video, controller, and network interface cards) are classified under 334418, not 334118. This boundary is identified in the official cross‑references. ²

Useful resources

• Census: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems (2022 Economic Census guidance). ¹
• Census: NAICS 2022 details for 334118. ²
• Census: Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline and change notes). ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — Economic Census: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems (2022 guidance). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/code-lists/understanding-naics-redirect.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022: 334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (definition, examples, cross‑references). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=334118&year=2022&details=334118
3. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022: 333318 Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (includes ATMs). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=333318&year=2022&details=333318
4. U.S. Census Bureau — The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (timeline, scope, and changes). https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html