NAICS 335139

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the governmentwide standard for categorizing U.S. business establishments so agencies can collect, analyze, and publish economic statistics consistently. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, it is jointly maintained by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; the current U.S. vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 335139 — Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing — covers establishments primarily engaged in making electric light bulbs, tubes, and parts (except glass blanks and LED semiconductor devices); electric lighting fixtures other than residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or vehicular fixtures; and nonelectric lighting equipment. In NAICS 2022, this code consolidated former NAICS 335110 and 335129 into one industry; related U.S. fixture industries were renumbered to 335131 and 335132. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 335139 overview
• G2X — NAICS 335131 overview
• G2X — NAICS 335132 overview

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacture of electric light bulbs and tubes, including complete bulbs. ²
• Manufacture of LED light bulbs as finished lamps. ²
• Manufacture of street lighting fixtures (except traffic signals). ²
• Manufacture of flashlights and other portable electric hand lighting. ²
• Manufacture of Christmas tree lighting sets and electric fireplace logs. ²
• Manufacture of insect lamps and nonelectric lanterns (e.g., carbide, gas, kerosene). ²
• Production of lighting equipment parts (except glass blanks and current‑carrying wiring devices). ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

2022 change summary for this industry

• NAICS 335139 is new in 2022; it combines content from NAICS 335110 (Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing) and NAICS 335129 (Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing). ²
• U.S. lighting fixture industries were renumbered: 335121 → 335131, and 335122 → 335132. ²

Key exclusions and cross‑references

• Vehicular lighting fixtures are classified under NAICS 336320; automotive lamps (bulbs) are classified in 335139. ²
• Light emitting diodes (LED devices) as semiconductor components are classified in NAICS 334413 (not finished LED bulbs in 335139). ²
• Signaling devices incorporating lights (e.g., traffic and railway signals) are classified in NAICS 334290. ²
• Glassware and glass blanks for bulbs/fixtures are classified in NAICS 32721. ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q1: What does NAICS 335139 encompass after the 2022 revision?
  A1: It includes manufacturing of electric light bulbs and tubes, certain non‑vehicular lighting fixtures (e.g., street lights), and other lighting equipment, plus nonelectric lighting. It reflects a consolidation of former 335110 and 335129 into a single industry. ²

• Q2: Are LED light bulbs included in NAICS 335139?
  A2: Yes. The 2022 NAICS manual lists “LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs” as illustrative products within 335139. LED semiconductor devices themselves are classified in 334413. ²

• Q3: Are vehicular lights covered by NAICS 335139?
  A3: Fixtures for vehicles are classified in NAICS 336320. However, “automotive lamps (i.e., bulbs)” are cross‑referenced to 335139. ²

• Q4: Does NAICS 335139 include traffic signals?
  A4: No. Signaling devices that incorporate electric lights, such as traffic and railway signals, are classified in NAICS 334290. Street lighting fixtures other than traffic signals remain in 335139. ²

• Q5: Where will official federal statistics for NAICS 335139 appear?
  A5: The 2022 Economic Census publishes data on a 2022 NAICS basis, including Sector 31–33 Manufacturing. Census programs are transitioning to 2022 NAICS through 2027, with releases scheduled by program. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 335139 overview
• 2022 NAICS Manual — Subsector 335 and U.S. Industry 335139. ²
• 2022 Economic Census — Manufacturing (Sector 31–33) data page. ⁴
• GSA Product and Service Code Manual — Lighting‑related PSCs (e.g., 6210, 6240). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page and 2022 resources, including search and manuals. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. Office of Management and Budget; U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual (United States). See Subsector 335, Industry Group 33513, and U.S. Industry 335139; and concordance tables for 2017→2022 changes. https://www.census.gov/naics/reference_files_tools/2022_NAICS_Manual.pdf
3. U.S. General Services Administration — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual, April 2025 (current). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
4. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census, NAICS Sector 31–33 Manufacturing data page. https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2022/econ/economic-census/naics-sector-31-33.html